Open Mics and Poetry Readings at The Seattle Public Library in September
release date: September 5, 2017
The Seattle Public Library will offer open mics and poetry readings at several Library locations in September. Event details with times and locations are outlined below.
PoetsWest
A monthly open mic that takes place on the second Saturday of each month, featuring readings of poetry and prose. This month's featured poet is David Horowitz.
4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9 at the Green Lake Branch, 7364 E. Green Lake Dr. N., 206-684-7547 .
Writers Read
A monthly open mic with selected author readings on the second Sunday of each month, presented in partnership with African-American Writers' Alliance.
2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 10 at the Columbia Branch, 4721 Rainier Ave. S., 206-386-1908 .
It's About Time Writers' Reading Series
A monthly series featuring author readings and open mics. The 335th meeting features readings from the Open Books Poem Emporium Writers group that includes Gabrielle Bates, Kym Littlefield, Erin McCoy, Alexander Moysaenko and Abi Pollokoff. Billie Swift will give a short lecture on the writer's craft.
6 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 14 at the Ballard Branch, 5614 22nd Ave. N.W., 206-684-4089 .
Poetry 'Potluck'
An informal monthly gathering for listening to and reading poetry aloud. Attendees should bring a few favorite poems. This is a feast of poetry, not a food event.
6:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 28 at the Ballard Branch, 5614 22nd Ave. N.W., 206-684-4089 .