Marin Poetry Center's Traveling Show @North
The Marin Poetry Center's Traveling Show comes to North Branch! Join host Judy Bertelsen and readers Kathe Jordan, Robin Michel, Rafaella Del Bourgo, Judy Wells and Dale Jensen for an afternoon of poetry.
Poetry
Tim Xonnelly, guest poet
Tim Xonnelly reads his poetry, followed by an interview & discussion.
Poem In Your Pocket Day
Celebrate Poem In Your Pocket Day at the library! Come to any of our locations to pick up a beautifully decorated poem to read and share. Poems are from poets.org and the artwork is by Berkeley Public Library interns. Poems available during open hours at each BPL location. Learn more about Poem In Your Pocket Day at the following link: https://poets.org/national-poetry-month/poem-your-pocket-day
NEW DATE: Poetry Reading with Berkeley’s Adult and Youth Poets Laureate @Central
Celebrate Berkeley's poetic legacy and present with Berkeley’s Poets Laureate!
Join us for a poetry reading and conversation with Aya de León (Berkeley Poet Laureate), Julia Segre (Berkeley Youth Poet Laureate), and Serena Griffin (Berkeley Vice Youth Poet Laureate).
This reading will take place at the Central Branch (5th Floor) on Monday, May 13th at 6pm. (It was rescheduled from April 22nd.)
ABOUT THE POETS
Author Talk with Alan Bern @North
Celebrate National Poetry Month with Author Alan Bern and his new book In the Pace of the Path
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Celebrate National Poetry Month with Shelley Wong @North
Poet Shelley Wong visits North Branch to share poems from her National Book Award Longlisted collection As She Appears.
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Writing Workshop with Jamey Williams @West
In honor of Black History Month, join educator, actor, community organizer and internationally recogized poet, Jamey William for an Adult/Teens Writing Workshop at West Branch Berkeley Public Library!
After winning the Compliment Death Match at the National Potery Slam in 2017, Jamey Williams became the first person to be dubbled "the nicest poet in the country."
This Creative Writing Workshop will include writing your own spoken word, poetry and/or song, depending on your interest.
Writers of all experience levels are welcome.
Berkeley Youth Poet Laureate Kickoff Celebration @Central TR
Join us for an evening of poetry and performances as we announce our first-ever Berkeley Youth Poet Laureate and Vice Youth Poet Laureate! Refreshments will be provided.
Maureen Hurley, guest poet @Claremont
Maureen Hurley reads her poetry, then sits for an interview and discussion, as part of the Clearly Meant series.
Poetry Circle @Claremont
The Poetry Circle at the Claremont Branch. Bring a few poems -- or discover some here. We will be taking turns in a reading circle.