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Poetry Picnic

2023-08-15 18:30:00 2023-08-15 20:00:00 America/Chicago Poetry Picnic Bring your supper a blanket or lawn chairs, and listen to Elgin poet Laureate share poetry from her personal repertoire as well as poems created for some of her assignments the past two years. Main Library - Outdoor Stage

Tuesday, August 15
6:30pm - 8:00pm

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Outdoor Stage

Bring your supper a blanket or lawn chairs, and listen to Elgin poet Laureate share poetry from her personal repertoire as well as poems created for some of her assignments the past two years.

There will be time for other local poets to share their work from 6:30 pm-7:15 pm.

Gareth’s first half hour will be kid friendly, saving her more serious work beginning at about 7:45 -8:00.

AGE GROUP: | All Ages | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Music & Performances | Activity |

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