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Sanctuary Poets

Poetry Writing Seminar

2021-11-20 09:30:00 2021-11-20 12:30:00 America/Chicago Sanctuary Poets Write poems and learn poetic forms with Chasity Gunn, Elgin's Poet Laureate & ECC English Professor. Please fill out application (link in description) in order to register for this 6 week session. Main Library - Grove Room

Saturday, November 20
9:30am - 12:30pm

Add to Calendar 2021-11-20 09:30:00 2021-11-20 12:30:00 America/Chicago Sanctuary Poets Write poems and learn poetic forms with Chasity Gunn, Elgin's Poet Laureate & ECC English Professor. Please fill out application (link in description) in order to register for this 6 week session. Main Library - Grove Room

Main Library

Grove Room

Write poems and learn poetic forms with Chasity Gunn, Elgin's Poet Laureate & ECC English Professor. Please fill out application (link in description) in order to register for this 6 week session.

Please fill out application for participation in program.

Sanctuary Poets is inspired by June Jordan’s “Poetry for the People" and is a 6-week poetry seminar.  It is an inclusive and welcoming community where anyone of any experience and skill level can join. Free childcare is provided.  The seminar is a part of the 2021 Academy of American Poets Laureate Fellowship. 

 

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Book Clubs & Discussion Groups |

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Main Library

Phone: 847-742-2411

Hours

Today's hours

We're open 9:00AM to 6:00PM

Mon, Jul 01 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Jul 02 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Jul 03 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Jul 04 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Jul 05 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jul 06 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Jul 07 12:00PM to 5:00PM

Upcoming Events

Canceled
Fri, Jul 05, 10:00am - 11:30am
Mobile Services
Digital Equity Stop: Senior Services – 205 Fulton St. - Elgin 60120 - Located inside Senior Services.

Fri, Jul 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
In The Community
Come join us for a storytime at Lord’s Park, and visit the Bookmobile after!

Fri, Jul 05, 11:00am - 11:45am
Main Library - Sally Lee Fox & Eagle Rooms
Bring your curiosity and join us for a different theme or activity each week as we explore. This is a Drop-In Program. No Registration Required.

Fri, Jul 05, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Mobile Services
Visit the Book Bike to check out books and learn about what's happening at the library!