Open Mics, Writing Events and Poetry Readings at The Seattle Public Library in June
release date: 05/21/2019
The Seattle Public Library will offer open mics, writing groups and poetry readings at several locations throughout the city in June.
SCHEDULE
Seattle Reads presents Graphic Memoir Workshop – Learn from Seattle-based cut paper, collage, and comics artist, Mita Mahato, to bring your story to life. Inspired by Seattle Reads 2019: "The Best We Could Do," this hands-on workshop will help you tell your own story through a graphic format. Registration is requested.
- 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, June 1 at the Wing Luke Museum, 719 S. King St.
- 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 6 at the Ballard Branch, 5614 22nd Ave. N.W., 206-684-4089.
- 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, July 13 at the South Park Branch, 8604 Eighth Ave. S., 206-615-1688.
PoetsWest – 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday, June 8 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 reading features David Post and Terry Busch.
Writers Read – 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 9 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.
Seattle Writes: Writing Circle with Hugo House - 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 12 at the West Seattle Branch, 2306 42nd Ave. S.W., 206-684-7444. A monthly, drop-in writing group hosted by author Jeanine Walker. It features writing exercises, motivation, and ways to connect with other writers.
It's About Time Writers' Reading Series – 6 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. Thursday, June 13 at the Ballard Branch, 5614 22nd Ave. N.W., 206-684-4089. A monthly series featuring author readings and open mics. The 356th meeting features readings from Steve Sibra, Millie Renfrow, Debby Bachrach, Kathryn Thurber-Smith and Erika Brummett.
Seattle Writes: Writing Circle with Hugo House – 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday, June 17 at the Columbia Branch, 4721 Rainier Ave. S., 206-386-1908. A monthly, drop-in writing group hosted by author Brett Hamil. It features writing exercises, motivation, and ways to connect with other writers.
Seattle Writes: Writing Circle with Hugo House - 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 18 at the Fremont Branch, 731 N. 35th St., 206-684-4084. A monthly, drop-in writing group hosted by author Alma García. It features writing exercises, motivation, and ways to connect with other writers.
Poetry Potluck - 6:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. Thursday, June 20 at the Ballard Branch, 5614 22nd Ave. N.W., 206-684-4089. Join our informal gathering to listen to and read poetry aloud. Bring a few favorite poems, whether classics or new discoveries, and share them around the table. This is a feast of poetry. (Not a food event.)
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