Poetry Month

National Poetry Month, April 1-30.

About Poetry Month

National Poetry Month was launched by the Academy of American Poets in April 1996 to celebrate poets' integral role in our culture and that poetry matters.

Throughout April, celebrate Poetry Month at your libraries with fun take-home kits, educational programs, and resources to help you craft your next poem.

 

Poetry Month Library Resources

 

Books

 

Databases

 

Poetry Month Events

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Registration Required
Registration will close on April 6, 2026 @ 6:00pm.
Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Del City)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading, Community & Civics
Registration Required
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Poetry Month Book Box

All Day 4/7–4/30
Adults
Downtown Library
Registration Required
Registration is no longer available for this event.
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Downtown)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading, Take-Home Kit, Writing
Registration Required
Event Description:

Celebrate National Poetry Month with a book box created to spark your own writing!

Disclaimer(s)

We can only guarantee one kit per registration.  Please register individually to ensure that kits are appropriately distributed.  Special notes should not be used for additional registrations.

Thank you for your help!

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Homeschool Coding Club

10:00am–11:30am
Kids, Teens
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
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Science & STEAM
Registration Required
Event Description:

Coding and Poetry!

April is poetry month and so for this week and next we will be learning to write poetry using scratch coding.

Disclaimer(s)

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

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Coding Club

4:00pm–5:30pm
Kids, Teens
Warr Acres Library
Full
Registration Required
Registration is closed because the event is full.
Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Science & STEAM
Registration Required
Event Description:

Coding and Poetry!

April is poetry month and so for this week and next we will be learning to write poetry using scratch coding.

Disclaimer(s)

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

This event is in the "Adults" group

Creative Writing Wednesday

5:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Warr Acres Library
Registration Required
Registration will close on April 8, 2026 @ 5:30pm.
Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Writing
Registration Required
Event Description:

Have you always wanted to explore creative writing but never had the chance? Are you looking for a supportive community of writers with whom you can share your work?

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Seed Paper Poetry

2:00pm–4:00pm
All Ages
Capitol Hill Library
Library Branch: Capitol Hill Library
Room: Meeting Room 1 (Capitol Hill)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Writing
Event Description:

Come join us for a time of self expression through poetry. Write your poem on seed paper, bury it, and watch as your words grow into beautiful flowers.

Disclaimer(s)

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

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