Poetry Month Programs

Get inspired by these programs in honor of National Poetry Month:

Poetry in Our Historic Library (In-Person) 
Monday, April 13, 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. 
Poetry matters! Celebrate with other poetry lovers at this small, conversational gathering in the historic 1892 section of the library. Read aloud a favorite poem by any author and share why this poem matters to you. Facilitated by Librarian Emma Yohannan. Program will be held in the historic 1892 section of the Library (Periodical Room). Click here to register starting 3/9.

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The Jupiter Hammon Project and Joseph Lloyd Manor (In-Person)
Tuesday, April 14, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Explore the life of the first published Black American poet, Jupiter Hammon, who was enslaved by the Lloyd family on Long Island. Born in 1711, Hammon witnessed the growth of the American colonies, the Revolutionary War, and the founding of the United States. His essays and poems offer powerful insights into the moral conflicts between liberty and slavery and raise questions about resistance, authorship, and the path towards justice. Presented by Andrew Tharler of Preservation Long Island. The Jupiter Hammon Project is a major initiative to develop a more relevant and equitable interpretation of Joseph Lloyd Manor, one of Preservation Long Island’s historic houses located in the Town of Huntington. Click here to register starting 3/9.

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Poetry Writing Workshop: Where is My Longing? (In-Person)
Saturday, April 25, 10:30 a.m. – 12 noon
Join author and poet Ramya Ramana for this guided workshop to explore the origins and core of our longings. Longing is the language of the soul— its desires, where it is unsatisfied and where it finds its satisfaction. The workshop will consist of writing prompts, discussion and a time for optional sharing. This will be a safe space for writers of all levels. Click here to register starting 3/9.

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