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Poetry Aloud

Saturdays at 3:30pm from November 21

At Brooklyn Poets

Brooklyn Heights

Browse the shelves before you pick
No performance pressure, just read
Donations welcome to support programming

Gather in a circle and let contemporary poetry fill the room. This weekly session invites you to browse the shelves, pick a poem that speaks to you, and share it aloud with fellow poetry lovers. No performance pressure, just good words and good company.

Saturday, November 14, 3:30pm

Free

What are you into?

  • contemporary poetry
  • drop-in friendly
  • intimate circle format
  • diverse voices
  • Brooklyn Poets
  • Brooklyn Heights

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