April is National Poetry Month! Bring your creativity and explore different forms of poetry including blackout poetry, acrostic poems, limericks, and more.
Registration recommended but not required. Suitable for: tweens, grades 5-6.
Poetry Near You
Are you looking to connect with poets or find opportunities to hear or study poetry? To find poetry events and resources near you, simply enter your zip code in the search field below.
| Date | Title | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Teen Poetry Contest | ||
| The Exchange: Music, Movement & Poetry | Thornton, CO | |
| Live! At the Library: A Conversation with Arthur Sze & Simon Armitage | Washington, DC | |
| Teen DIY: Blackout Poetry at Dayton Metro Library | West Carrollton, OH | |
| Final Thursday Reading Series: Sean Thomas Dougherty & J.D. Schraffenberger | Cedar Falls, IA | |
| Poetry Readings on Home & Belonging | Evanston, IL | |
| Jazz and Poetry Night in the Garden | Washington, DC | |
| National Baseball Poetry Festival | Worcester, MA | |
| Chicago Authors New Books Spotlight | Chicago, IL | |
| Poets Meet-Up | Temecula, CA |