Northbrook Library celebrates National Poetry Month

Posted March 13, 2016 11:00 pm

Submitted by Emily Glimco, Northbrook Public Library

April is National Poetry Month, and the Northbrook Public Library is celebrating with programs for kids and adults alike!

Interactive Poetry

Children are invited to touch, peek, play, laugh, and be surprised by interactive poetry installations.

April 1-30, Youth Services Department

Prairie Poetry: Four Essential Illinois Poets

Storyteller William Pack shares life stories and selected works of significant Illinois poets Vachel Lindsay, Edgar Lee Masters, Carl Sandberg, and Gwendolyn Brooks.

Sunday, April 10, 2pm, Auditorium

Poetry Party (Grades 3-5)

Celebrate National Poetry Month with an afternoon of writing, creating, and charing poetry. We'll explore haikus, sonnets, and more. Registration is required; please visit www.northbrook.info or call the Library to register.

Thursday, April 14, 4:30pm, Youth Services Activity Room

Poetry Contest & Juried Reading

The Northbrook Arts Commission is sponsoring two poetry contests for adults and students (age 6-12). For more information, please visit www.northbrookarts.org.

Juried Reading and Award Ceremony: Sunday, April 17, 1:30pm, Auditorium

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