Open Mics, Writing Events and Poetry Readings at The Seattle Public Library in March

The Seattle Public Library will offer open mics, writing groups and poetry readings at several locations throughout the city in March.

SCHEDULE

PoetsWest – 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday, March 9 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.

Writers Read – 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 10 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, March 13 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, March 14 at the Ballard Branch, 5614 22nd Ave. N.W., 206-684-4089. A monthly series featuring author readings and open mics. The 352nd meeting features readings from The 353rd meeting features readings from Jana Panter, Jeffrey Kahrs, Sylvia Pollack and Dujie Tahat.

Talleres De Escritura Creativa: Escribiendo Lo Personal – 9:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Saturday, March 16 at the South Park Branch, 8604 Eighth Ave. S., 206-615-1688. La narrativa personal empieza como un secreto cuya complejidad se desarrolla con los largos años de la vida. En esta clase aprendera como dar forma a un cuento personal y convertirlo en una expresión artística.

Seattle Writes: Writing Circle with Hugo House – 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday, March 18 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, March 19 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, March 21 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.

Talleres de Escritura Creativa: Revisando Lo Personal – 9:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Saturday, March 23 at the South Park Branch, 8604 Eighth Ave. S., 206-615-1688. Después de que hemos escrito un cuento personal, es necesario revisarlo. ¿Pero cómo podríamos modificar una experiencia auténtica?

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