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Brooklyn Poets

Brooklyn Heights

Brooklyn Poets hosts free weekly community groups where you can write, read aloud, or share poetry in a welcoming space. Whether you're working through prompts or bringing your own verses, it's a low-pressure way to connect with fellow word nerds.

Free weekly groups
Welcoming to newcomers
Contemporary poetry focus
Writing prompts provided

Tips

💜"Friendly, welcoming and passionate environment"
🎤"compassion and truth rang out every time"
✏️prompts provided or bring your own work

Brooklyn Poets

144 Montague St 2nd Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11201, USA

+1 718-374-1953

Free

brooklynpoets.org

Upcoming at Brooklyn Poets

Friday, Jun 12
Writing Group

Writing Group

June 12 at 3pm

Show up, grab a prompt, and write for an hour in good company. These free weekly sessions offer structured creative time with rotating themes, followed by an optional half-hour to share what you wrote. No critiques, no homework, just words on the page.

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June 12 at 6:30pm

Share your voice at Brooklyn Poets' open mic night, where first-timers and seasoned writers alike find a supportive community ready to listen. Featured poet Lisa Hiton reads from her Dorset Prize-winning collection, then the mic opens to anyone with something to say.

Saturday, Jun 13
Poetry Aloud

Poetry Aloud

June 13 at 3:30pm

Browse Brooklyn Poets' shelves, pick a collection that speaks to you, then take turns reading favorite pieces aloud in a low-pressure circle. A relaxed way to discover new voices and share what moves you with fellow poetry lovers.

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