From the US Poet Laureate program to its rich, archive of poetry readings, our nation's library centers poetry in the cultural discourse. Here in the commonwealth, the Mass Book Awards and other reading programs -- such as this year's Route 1 Reads (Poetry 2021) -- bring poets and readers together in libraries for meaningful interactions. Join the Library of Congress, Massachusetts Center for the Book, and Massachusetts poets and librarians for a conversation about programs that promote poetry to library readers. What are we doing now? What more can and should we do? The panel dicussion will conclude with audience Q&A and, if time allows, an open mike. Bring your favorite poem about libraries or librarians!
Link to recording:
https://salemstate.zoom.us/rec/share/Zh0xI-1iQvhfMDvuA48eM3Sctldyc33LUwXPk0uthwOTQbq3V2FJDrzdl-BgsTwQ.zENsS3FpxOaWXy6o