Poetry Open Mic

Whether you’re a poet or a poetry lover, whether you'd like to read aloud or just listen, come join us for an evening of original work followed by refreshments and a chance to meet other poets. Celebrate National Poetry Month!

We invite you to read your newest poems, your previously published poems, poems you hope to publish, or poems-in-process. Let them fly and hear how they land. If you're just getting started writing poetry, come try out your voice. You'll find good company and warm encouragement. 

Wine and refreshments will also be on hand.

Our emcees are local poets Joanne Hayhurst and Sarah Tames. Each reader will have up to five minutes to read. 

Sign up for Readers:  Please note that our reader roster is currently full. If you would like to read, we encourage you to add your name to the waitlist pen for readers: Reader Waitlist Sign-up Form. Readers on the waitlist, and any walk-ins, will be added to the roster if time allows.

To sign up as an audience member, please use the registration button below. 

We look forward to celebrating poetry with you!

This event is made possible by generous support from the Friends of the Scoville Library.