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Event Date
Apr 30, 2024
During month of April, several DeKalb County Public Library branches will be hosting displays featuring poems and books about the poets who write them. More Poetry Month highlights include:
- Exhibits showcasing poetry written by community members at Clarkston Library and Stonecrest Library.
- Opportunities for you to take the stage and read your poetry at open mic events at Scott Candler Library (April 3 at 6:00 p.m.) and Tucker-Reid H. Cofer Library (April 17 at 6:00 p.m.).
- A discussion about the poem drafting and revision process at Redan-Trotti Library on April 6 at 2:00 p.m.
- Multiple poetry events at The Georgia Center for the Book, including a Celebration of Georgia Poets on April 12 and the book launch for Atlanta poet Collin Kelley's new collection, Wonder & Wreckage, on April 30.
- Special lists of poetry books for children and adults.
See DCPL's online program guide for all of the poetry programs in April at DeKalbLibrary.org.
