Poetry at TCPL
Celebrate Poem in Your Pocket Day with TCPL on April 27th! This year, we received 80 poems from local poets, all centered on the theme of unity, and we will be handing out pocket-sized poetry cards at the library and on the Commons. You can also find our poetry cards available at local businesses, organizations, and bookstores, and they will be shared online on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Check out this year's poetry collection here!
We are also hosting a virtual Spring Writes poetry event, the Poetry and Prose Open Mic, on May 4th. Visit that page for more details and to register.
If you have questions, please email poetry@tcpl.org.
Upcoming Writing, Poetry, and Performance Events
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Jun
6
2023
Tue
Registration
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Jun
6
2023
Tue
Library Branch:
Tompkins County Public Library
Room:
BorgWarner Full
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Classes and Workshops,
Music,
Performance
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
17
About this event::
Teens who are interested in performing during the Youth Pride Talent Show on Saturday, June 10th, as a part of the Downtown Ithaca Pride Festival will have the opportunity to rehearse their numbers in advance and practice being supportive audience me...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jun
14
2023
Wed
Registration
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jun
14
2023
Wed
Library Branch:
Tompkins County Public Library
Room:
BorgWarner East
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops,
Writing
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
About this event::
This practical workshop will help you develop a work-in-progress or begin a new project in a safe, encouraging environment.
Through discussion of writing exercises and prompts we will cover elements of craft—structure, character devel...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jun
21
2023
Wed
Registration
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jun
21
2023
Wed
Library Branch:
Tompkins County Public Library
Room:
BorgWarner East
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops,
Writing
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
About this event::
This practical workshop will help you develop a work-in-progress or begin a new project in a safe, encouraging environment.
Through discussion of writing exercises and prompts we will cover elements of craft—structure, character devel...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jun
28
2023
Wed
Registration
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jun
28
2023
Wed
Library Branch:
Tompkins County Public Library
Room:
BorgWarner East
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops,
Writing
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
About this event::
This practical workshop will help you develop a work-in-progress or begin a new project in a safe, encouraging environment.
Through discussion of writing exercises and prompts we will cover elements of craft—structure, character devel...
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Jul
12
2023
Wed
Registration
Library Branch:
Tompkins County Public Library
Room:
Digital Lab
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops,
Writing
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
13
About this event::
This six week generative workshop will encourage experimentation and writing as an artistic act of fun! We will explore a new topic each week and have time to engage and discuss a reading and write our own piece. There will be science/specu...