In honor of National Poetry Month in 2024, SAPL will host the following events:
Wyrdd Writers: Living in Interesting Times
SATURDAY, APRIL 6, 2024, 11:00 – 1:00 PM at Central Library's LCRC
The writers present an afternoon reading about the wonders and wondering why's of life during these interesting times. Special musical guest: Rita Lopez Ortiz of the Velvet Hues, also known as "La Golondrina".
San Antonio Poets Association
SATURDAY, APRIL 6, 2024, 1:00 – 2:00 PM at Tobin Library
The San Antonio Poets Association represent all stages of development in the craft of poetry writing. Whether you are an accomplished published poet, or you are just beginning to dabble in the art of poetry, you will find a comfortable niche in this nurturing, encouraging environment. Meeting monthly.
Blackout Poetry at McCreless
MONDAY, APRIL 8, 2024, 6:00 - 7:00 PM at McCreless Library
Celebrate National Poetry Month by creating poetic pieces from existing works. All supplies are provided, but you are welcome to bring your favorite additional crafting supplies to create something truly special.
Poetry Circle
TUESDAY, APRIL 16, 2024, 6:30 – 7:30 PM at Westfall Library
Join us for an opportunity to share your poetry with others in honor of National Poetry Month. Bring at least one poem you would like to share and become part of our poetry group reading circle in which we will take turns reading poems. The time allotted each person will be based on the number of readers. All poetry readers in the circle who wish to get feedback from others in the circle will also have this opportunity. Those who wish to merely come and listen are also welcome. To attend this event, you must be 18 years or older.
Celebrate Shakespeare's Birthday with Music
SATURDAY, APRIL 20, 2024, 1:00 - 2:30 PM at Central Library's Auditorium
The San Antonio Recorder Society will play Canzona Septimi Toni (written for St. Mark's Basilica) by Giovanni Gabrieli and other works from the time of Shakespeare. Let's celebrate the Bard!
Poetry Open Mic
SATURDAY, APRIL 27, 2024, 10:30 - 12:30 PM at Central Library's LCRC
Join SAPL Staff in our poetry Open Mic. Read works from our favorite poet or read your own works. Please keep your readings to 2 minutes to allow others a chance to read.
Episode 24-01: Edward and Raquel (San Antonio Public Library) sit down with Dr. Reggie Scott Young and special guests: Natalia Treviño and Octavio Quintanilla to talk about the origins and impact of National Poetry Month; as well as how poetry became a part of their lives; and how they came to teach, write, and present poetry.
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