Events

Upcoming Foundation Events in Chicago

Toddler Poemtime
Reading

Wednesday, May 23, 11:00AM

Toddler Poemtime

The Poetry Foundation Library welcomes children ages three to five to a weekly storytime event that introduces poetry through fun, interactive readings and games. Admission is granted on a first come, first...

Toddler Poemtime
Reading

Wednesday, May 30, 11:00AM

Toddler Poemtime

The Poetry Foundation Library welcomes children ages three to five to a weekly storytime event that introduces poetry through fun, interactive readings and games. Admission is granted on a first come, first...

Toddler Poemtime
Reading

Wednesday, June 6, 11:00AM

Toddler Poemtime

The Poetry Foundation Library welcomes children ages three to five to a weekly storytime event that introduces poetry through fun, interactive readings and games. Admission is granted on a first come, first...

Library Book Club
Conversation

Friday, June 8, 12:30PM–1:30PM

Library Book Club

All experience levels are welcome to a monthly book group moderated by library staff. In 2012, the library celebrates Poetry’s centennial by discussing a title from a contributor to that month’s issue. In...

Reginald Dwayne Betts
POETRY PRESENTS

Friday, June 8, 6:00PM

Reginald Dwayne Betts

“How does one become a man after being in a cell? Betts shows us that words are key.”

—E. Ethelbert Miller, Director of the African American Resource Center, Howard University

Reginald Dwayne Betts is a...

Toddler Poemtime
Reading

Wednesday, June 13, 11:00AM

Toddler Poemtime

The Poetry Foundation Library welcomes children ages three to five to a weekly storytime event that introduces poetry through fun, interactive readings and games. Admission is granted on a first come, first...

Summer Poetry Camp
SUMMER CAMP

Wednesday, June 13, 1:00PM–3:00PM
Wednesday, June 20, 1:00PM–3:00PM
Wednesday, June 27, 1:00PM–3:00PM

Summer Poetry Camp

Participants will meet once a week to discuss poetry and will learn poetic and storytelling skills through the creation of their own creative work. All experience levels welcome, open to students in sixth...

Toddler Poemtime
Reading

Wednesday, June 20, 11:00AM

Toddler Poemtime

The Poetry Foundation Library welcomes children ages three to five to a weekly storytime event that introduces poetry through fun, interactive readings and games. Admission is granted on a first come, first...

Toddler Poemtime
Reading

Wednesday, June 27, 11:00AM

Toddler Poemtime

The Poetry Foundation Library welcomes children ages three to five to a weekly storytime event that introduces poetry through fun, interactive readings and games. Admission is granted on a first come, first...

Teen Poetry Boot Camp
SUMMER CAMP

Wednesday, July 11, 1:00PM–3:30PM
Wednesday, July 18, 1:00PM–3:30PM
Wednesday, July 25, 1:00PM–3:30PM

Teen Poetry Boot Camp

Teens will meet once a week to read, discuss, and respond to contemporary works of poetry. Participants will be exposed to different works of poets and will both analytically and creatively respond. All...

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