Queens Library invites the community to celebrate National Poetry Month this April. Join us in celebrating with poetry readings, interactive workshops and activities for all ages. All events are free.
Teens are invited to join the Community Word Project in reflecting on community and personal identity with poetry and creative writing on April 2nd, 23rd and 30th between 4:30-5:30 PM at the Queens Library in Far Rockaway. 1637 Central Avenue Far Rockaway, NY 11691.
Children are invited to celebrate diversity and learn about poetic voices from the Muslim world in English and Urdu on April 7th between 4:00-5:30 PM at the Queens Library in Lefferts.
103-34 Lefferts Boulevard Richmond Hill, NY 11419.
Teens are invited to share their creative works at a poetry jam on April 7th between 4:00-5:00 PM at the Queens Central Library.
89-11 Merrick Boulevard Jamaica, NY 11432.
Children ages 6-12 are invited to create and learn about traditional forms of Islamic poetry and art on April 9th between 4:00-5:00 PM at the Queens Central Library.
89-11 Merrick Boulevard Jamaica, NY 11432.
Adults and teens are invited for a poetry circle with esteemed poet Jared Harel on April 9th between 5:30-6:30 PM at the Queens Library in Hollis.
202-05 Hillside Avenue Hollis, NY 11423.
Teens and children are invited to a three session poetry workshop with Shanelle Gabriel on April 9th, 10th and 11th between 4:30-5:30 PM at the Queens Library in Lefrak.
98-30 57 Avenue Corona, NY 11368.
Children ages 6-12 are invited to learn about the music of classical poetry and write their own with Karen Van Outryve and Margot Carpenter on April 14th and 16th between 2:30-3:30 PM at the Queens Library in Flushing.
41-17 Main Street Flushing, NY 11355.
Adults and teens are invited to join poet Marina Blitshteyn for a poetry circle on April 16th between 5:30-6:30 PM at the Queens Library in Hollis.
202-05 Hillside Avenue Hollis, NY 11423.
Children are invited for crafts and poetry at “Poem in Your Pocket” on April 24th between 4:30-5:30 PM at the Queens Library in Hollis.
202-05 Hillside Avenue Hollis, NY 11423.
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