Donate| For National Poetry Month, we have a number of programs for all ages to help celebrate. |
Looking for some poetry to read? Stop by the library and browse our collection to find a poetry book that speaks to you. However you chose to celebrate National Poetry Month, we hope you do it at the library!
Kids can grab a poem from the Robbins Library Children’s Room and the Fox Lobby
Writing Club: Story Starters for Ages 7-10
Friday, April 7
3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Robbins Library Community Room
April is National Poetry Month! Join us as we explore different forms of poetry and create and share our own. For ages 7-10. Registration is required for this event. https://writingclubpoetry.eventbrite.com
Beehive Poetry with Arlington’s Poet Laureate
Tuesday, April 4
7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Robbins Library Conference Room, with remote attendance option
All aspiring and experienced poets are invited to the Arlington Poet Laureate’s Drop-in Hours. Participants should have 10 copies of a poem they’d like to share — and a notebook for workshop writing exercises. Contact Jean Flanagan at jean.poetlaureatearlington@gmail.com
Meeting ID: 880 9407 8712 Passcode: FpSMf3
Poet Laureate on Duty
Thursday, April 6
3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Monday, April 12
4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Robbins Library Third Floor Beehive Tables
Are you working on a poem you’d like to share but don’t feel it’s ready for your poetry group? Did you just start writing poetry and you’re not sure of what you have on the page? Come share and work on your poetry with the Arlington Poet Laureate, Jean Flanagan.
Arlington Author Salon: Poetry
Thursday, April 13
7:30 – 9:00 p.m.
Kickstand Cafe
The spring theme is “Poetry” with authors Ben Berman, Charles Coe, and Cathie Desjardins. The Arlington Author Salon is a free reading with a twist: each author’s presentation includes something special to tickle the senses. Music, paintings, photographs, and more. Let yourself be transported with an immersive, literary experience. No advance sign-up needed — just walk in! This event will also be recorded and posted online. Supported by the Arlington Libraries Foundation.
Fred Marchant Poetry Reading
Thursday, April 20
7:00-8:00 p.m.
Robbins Library Community Room
Well-known Arlington poet Fred Marchant will read from his book Said Not Said followed by a discussion. Marchant is the author of five books of poetry and won the 1993 Washington Prize from Word Works. Copies of his books are available at the Robbins Circulation desk.