We’re celebrating National Poetry Month in true Bristol fashion! Join us for dramatic readings of poetry published by Bristol’s historic poets, followed by readings from modern Bristolites and our area neighbors.

RSVP in the Reference Department, at bristollib.com, or call: (860) 584-7787 x 4. no charge. This program is offered in-person at the library and

 IN-PERSON – register on this page to attend in person (space is limited.

VIRTUAL – if you’d like to attend virtually, please fill this form out to be emailed ZOOM link.

Local authors, Josh Funk, Nancy Tupper Ling, Lisa Rogers, Liz Kehrli, Heather Kelly, & Kristen Wixted will read some of their poems from FRIENDS & ANEMONES, Ocean Poems for Children.

Local author/illustrators Leanne Leutkemeyer, & Robert Thibeault, will read their poems, do some art and lead an ocean-creature craft!