National Poetry Day Events
There is a bunch wide range of events available at our libraries during national poetry week, you can check them out below:
Open Mic Poetry Night
Join us for an evening of poetry on the open microphone on 24 August, 6.30 - 8.00pm
Bring along some poetry to recite, either your own, or your favourite poets, or both. Light refreshments provided.
Coming?
Register by the 19th August. Either tell a staff member, email your name to:
library@tararuadc.govt.nz or phone Eketāhuna library on 06 376 0114
Cut Up Poetry
Celebrate National Poetry Day at your local community library by creating your own Cut-Out Poems.
When: 26th August 2022, 11 am
Where: All Libraries Tararua Branches
Take words from magazines (provided) and re-hash them to make your own unique poem.
Anyone welcome. Morning Tea will be provided.
Pass It On Poetry
Come along to your local library and have fun creating unique poems in collaboration with others!
When: 25 Augut 2022, 2.30pm
Where: Dannevirke Woodville & Pahiatua Libraries
What is "pass it on poetry"?
It's exactly as it sounds! Write the first line of a poem, then poems will be passed around, with each person adding a new line until your starting poem comes back to you for the final line.
Anyone is welcome. Tararua Libraries will be providing tea/coffee & biscuits.
For more information go to: Tararua.kotui.org.nz