Poem a Day for National Poetry Month

All Day
Ralph Ellison Library
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Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Open Study Area (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Books & Reading, Cultural Experiences
Event Description:
Visit Ralph Ellison Library for a poem a day during National Poetry Month, featuring different poets, eras, and subjects. You just might find a new favorite! You can read a poem in the library or we'll give you a copy of today's poem to take home. Ha...

Stories and Fun

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Bethany Library
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Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Children's Area (Bethany)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Family Programs, Storytimes, Take-Home Kit
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Description:

Join us for a storytime at your neighborhood library! Skilled librarians will introduce little ones to the library and show parents and caregivers invaluable information on reading readiness and create excitement about reading. Connect with others while enjoying stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and more!

Outside on Children's patio weather permitting and/or in children's area in the library. ...

Disclaimer(s)

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to be in attendance and be engaged with your child for this program. 

Poetry in 28 Words with Dr. Jonathan Stalling (zoom lecture)

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Downtown Library
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Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Zoom (Downtown)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Writing
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 28
Event Description:
Write Poetry in 28 Words! Classical Chinese Jueju is a four line poetry stanza using 7 words per line creating a balance between the "Yin and Yang" elements of sound. Learn to write Chinese Jueju in 28 English words in an instructional session via ...

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Be Advised:  This program may be photographed and/or videotaped for publicity purposes.

By Attending, you consent:  To the use of your voice and likeness in future publicity uses that contain content from this event. If you do not wish to be on camera, please let us know.

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Zoom: Brit Lit Book Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Almonte Library
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Library Branch: Almonte Library
Room: Zoom (Almonte)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Books & Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Description:
Love reading British Literature? Join our Brit Lit Book Club and explore all the possibilities. Each month a British author will be chosen, a book selected, and we will enjoy a fun, spirited and stimulating conversation, maybe with a few laughs! Come...

Disclaimer(s)

This event is an online event offered through video and web conferencing software.  If you register for this program, you will be emailed the link to connect digitally.   Please note, you may need to install an app or computer application to attend this program.  If you have any issues connecting, please reach out to askalibrarian@metrolibrary.org.

Be Advised:  This program may be photographed and/or videotaped for publicity purposes.

By Attending, you consent:  To the use of your voice and likeness in future publicity uses that contain content from this event. If you do not wish to be on camera, please let us know.

For more information visit our Photography & Video Disclaimer