Open Mics and Poetry Readings at The Seattle Public Library in May
release date: April 27, 2018
The Seattle Public Library will offer open mics and poetry readings at several Library locations this month. Event details with times and locations are outlined below.
It's About Time Writers' Reading Series – 6 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. Thursday, May 10 at the Ballard Branch, 5614 22nd Ave. N.W., 206-684-4089. A monthly series featuring author readings and open mics. The 343rd meeting features readings from Sue Hanson, Monda Van Hollebeke and Joanne Peterson. Holly Hughes will give a short lecture on the writer's craft.
PoetsWest – 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday, May 12 at the Green Lake Branch, 7364 E. Green Lake Dr. N., 206-684-7547. A monthly open mic that takes place on the second Saturday of each month, featuring readings of poetry and prose. This month's featured poets are David Horowitz and Jayne Marek.
Poetry 'Potluck' – 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 17 at the Ballard Branch, 5614 22nd Ave. N.W., 206-684-4089. 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.
Writers Read – at the Columbia Branch, 4721 Rainier Ave. S., 206-386-1908. A monthly open mic with selected author readings on the second Sunday of each month, presented in partnership with African-American Writers' Alliance. The group won't be meeting in May due to Mother's Day; the next meeting will be from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 10.