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NATIONAL POETRY MONTH

April is National Poetry Month. It was introduced in 1996 as a way to increase awareness and appreciation of poetry by the Academy of American Poets. Join us to celebrate at one of the events listed below.

Black Out Poetry Night » Tuesday, April 2 at 6:30 PM » Irmo Branch Library
TeenScene: Poetry Zines » Monday, April 15 at 5:30 PM » Gaston Branch Library
Tween Extreme: Black Out Poetry » Thursday, April 18 at 4 PM » Gaston Branch Library
Open Mic Night: National Poetry Month » Tuesday, April 23 at 6 PM » Lexington Main Library
Poet Talk: Al Black » Tuesday, April 23 at 6:30 PM » Irmo Branch Library
TeenScene: Power to the Poets » Wednesday, April 24 at 4 PM » Batesburg-Leesville Branch Library
Poetry Party » Thursday, April 25 at 6 PM » Pelion Branch Library

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