National Poetry Month

 April is National Poetry Month! 

Launched by the Academy of American Poets in April 1996, National Poetry Month aims to celebrate poets, and the integral role they play in our culture and society.  Here are some of the ways you can celebrate National Poetry Month:

1) Check out our poetry collection at the library! We have a large collection of poems that you'll be sure to find something to read. Here are some of our favorite titles: 

To view our catalog, visit  https://catalog.syossetlibrary.org/ or, call the library at 516-921-7161 ext. 223. 

2) Follow the thousands of celebrations taking place via social media. Use the hashtag #NationalPoetryMonth and follow the American Academy of American Poets on Instagram and Twitter. 

3) Find online poetry, workshops and reading events near you. Visit https://poets.org/poetry-near-you for more information. 

ENJOY!