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Upcoming Foundation Events in Chicago

Poemtime
Reading

Wednesday, May 22, 10:00AM

Poemtime

The Poetry Foundation Library welcomes children ages two to five to a weekly storytime event that introduces poetry through fun, interactive readings and games.


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Poemtime
Reading

Wednesday, May 29, 10:00AM

Poemtime

The Poetry Foundation Library welcomes children ages two to five to a weekly storytime event that introduces poetry through fun, interactive readings and games.


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Harriet Reading Series: Catherine Wagner and Dana Ward
Reading

Thursday, May 30, 7:00PM

Harriet Reading Series: Catherine Wagner and Dana Ward

The Harriet Reading Series features presentations by poets who have appeared on Harriet, the Poetry Foundation’s blog. The series features both established and emerging poets whose writing finds innovative...

Wednesday Poemtime
Reading

Wednesday, June 5, 10:00AM

Wednesday Poemtime

The Poetry Foundation Library welcomes children ages two to five to a weekly storytime event that introduces poetry through fun, interactive readings and games.


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Yet Do I Marvel: Black Iconic Poets of the Twentieth Century
Reading

Thursday, June 6, 7:00PM

Yet Do I Marvel: Black Iconic Poets of the Twentieth Century

In a Chicago segment of the Poetry Society of America's 2013 national series, distinguished poets and writers Quraysh Ali Lansana, Rosellen Brown, Kwame Dawes, Haki Madhubuti, Dipika Mukherjee, and Ed...

Printers Row Lit Fest
Festival

Saturday, June 8, 10:00AM–6:00PM
Sunday, June 9, 10:00AM–6:00PM

Printers Row Lit Fest

Visit the Poetry Foundation tent at the Printers Row Lit Fest and grab some swag from the Poetry Foundation, Poetry magazine, the Chicago Humanities Festival, the Chicago Literary Hall of Fame, Guild...

Printers Row Lit Fest: Poetry Out Loud
Performance

Saturday, June 8, 3:30PM–4:00PM

Printers Row Lit Fest: Poetry Out Loud

Poetry Out Loud winners from Chicagoland schools recite classic and contemporary poetry. The Poetry Out Loud Recitation Contest is a partnership among the Poetry Foundation, the National Endowment for the...

Wednesday Poemtime
Reading

Wednesday, June 12, 10:00AM

Wednesday Poemtime

The Poetry Foundation Library welcomes children ages two to five to a weekly storytime event that introduces poetry through fun, interactive readings and games.


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Harriet Reading Series: Corina Copp and Joel Craig
Reading

Thursday, June 13, 7:00PM

Harriet Reading Series: Corina Copp and Joel Craig

The Harriet Reading Series features readings, presentations, and talks by poets who have appeared on Harriet, the Poetry Foundation’s blog. The series presents both established and emerging poets whose...

Saturday Poemtime
Reading

Saturday, June 15, 10:30AM

Saturday Poemtime

The Poetry Foundation Library welcomes children ages two to five to a weekly storytime event that introduces poetry through fun, interactive readings and games.


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