National Poetry Month at the Lawrence Library

Celebrate National Poetry Month at the Lawrence Headquarters Branch of the Mercer County Library System.

• Poetry Reading and Open Mic Night
  Thursday, April 3
  6:30 pm
  Local talents Maxine Susman and Ilene Millman. Maxine Susman, with her latest poetry collection Northern Swim, has been published in numerous journals and anthologies. Ilene Millman, a two-time Pushcart Prize nominee, shares her newest work A Jar of Moths. After they read, you can take part in an open mic session.
• Poetry Month Reading
  Thursday, April 10
  6:30 pm
  Poets from the Mercer County Library Poetry Circle and U.S. 1 Worksheets will inspire and delight.
• “Who is Your Favorite Poet of All Time?”
  Enter the raffle by April 10 by filling out an entry sheet. The drawing to announce the winner of a $25 Barnes and Noble gift card will take place at the end of the program on April 10.
• A Poetry Happening: Mercer Poets Read
  Monday, April 28
  7 pm
  Local poets and poetry enthusiasts are invited to submit and share their work for a special virtual poetry reading organized by Mercer County Library System. Poets of all experience levels can submit poems by Monday, April 21.

Advanced registration is requested for all events.