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
Choose a page of poetry and turn it into art you can wear! In this creative workshop, participants will take inspiration from a single word that resonates with them and interpret it through drawing.
Whether you're a poetry lover or feel like you don't quite "get" poetry, this session is for you.
Join us for an evening of words, voices, and creativity at our Poetry Open Mic Night! High school teens and adults are invited to take the stage and share poetry in a welcoming, supportive space.
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
Vinyl Record & Poetry Night: Featuring the MLS Poet Laureate Hallie Waugh
Join us for an evening of Vinyl Record Listening & Poetry!
Discover the most anticipated and buzzy books on the shelf with your fellow shelf watchers!
This month we will be discussing Book of Potions by Lauren K. Watel.
Join us every other Monday for an array of after-school activities. School-aged children and teens only!
Featuring "How to Write a Poem" with MLS Poet Laureate Hallie Waugh: