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
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
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.
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 reads her poetry, then sits for an interview and discussion, as part of the Clearly Meant series.
The Poetry Circle at the Claremont Branch. Bring a few poems -- or discover some here. We will be taking turns in a reading circle.
The Poetry Circle at the Claremont Branch. Bring a few poems -- or discover some here. We will be taking turns in a reading circle.
Come and get inspired by fellow poets! We'll read a selection of published poems, spend time writing, and have time to share your poems.