Mitch Park Kiosk

Due to an equipment maintenance issue, the Mitch Park Kiosk will be unavailable until Monday, April 6th.

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All Metro Libraries will be Closed on Sunday, April 5th for Easter. We will re-open at our regular time on Monday, April 6th.

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Featured Events

Acrylic/Crepe Poetry Tree Creations

10:00am–11:30am
Kids, Teens, Adults
Warr Acres Library
Registration Required
Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist.
Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Health & Wellness, Writing
Registration Required
Event Description:

Design a Unique and Colorful Poetry Tree

Each participant will have opportunity to design a beautiful tree using card stock, acrylic markers, crepe paper and poetry. 

How to Write a Poem with MLS Poet Laureate Hallie Waugh

1:00pm–3:00pm
Teens, Adults
Choctaw Library
Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Event Description:

If you’ve ever wondered how poems are made (or wanted to try writing one yourself), this beginner-friendly workshop will guide you through the basics.

Pink Pony Club

2:00pm–3:00pm
Teens
Northwest Library
Registration Required
Registration will open on April 11, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Northwest)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Community & Civics, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies
Registration Required
Event Description:

"Where boys and girls can all be queens every single day!" Welcome, Pink Pony Guys, Gals, and Nonbinary Pals, to the Pink Pony Club, a social group for LGBTQ+ youth and allies!

Intro to Poetry with Metro Poet Laureate Hallie Waugh

5:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Warr Acres Library
Registration Required
Registration will close on April 29, 2026 @ 5:30pm.
Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Writing
Registration Required
Event Description:

Whether you're a poetry lover or feel like you don't quite "get" poetry, this session is for you.

Vinyl Record & Poetry Night: Featuring the MLS Poet Laureate Hallie Waugh

6:30pm–8:00pm
Teens, Adults
Belle Isle Library
Library Branch: Belle Isle Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Belle Isle)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Event Description:

Join us for an evening of Vinyl Record Listening & Poetry!

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