Poetry Workshop at Grand Rapids Library

Big Ideas, Small Packages: Writing Short Poems


Joyce Sutphen, Minnesota Poet Laureate

Friday, July 6 from 12:30-2:00 p.m.  Grand Rapids Library

• This workshop for teens through adults will play with writing short poems. Learn to condense your creative thoughts in "Tweet-sized" poems to fit in small spaces. Participants will write and share their work. Bring your questions about poems, poets and poetry!

• Sidewalk Poetry Contest  Downtown Grand Rapids

• Teams and individuals write original poetry on assigned blocks of city sidewalk. Complete contest rules available at the library. Must register at the library between 1:30 and 3:00 on Contest Day. Winning poems will be cast permanently in city sidewalks in 2012-2013. Judging 4:00-6:00 p.m. Awards at Central School at 7:00 p.m. Co sponsored by Grand Rapids Area Library and Grand Rapids Arts

• Artful Words and Poetry Readings

• Poetry readings featuring local poets during First Friday in July. Open mikes at Brewed Awakenings Coffee Shop 4:30 and at MacRostie Art Center 5:30. Minnesota Poet Laureate, Joyce Sutphen will read her poems at Central School in down town Grand Rapids at 6:30 p.m. followed by awards for Sidewalk Poetry contest