Celebrate the Poetry of Oregon
Posted By: Lisa McGean
Date Posted: 9/29/2009
The Deschutes Public Library is pleased to highlight several poets from across Oregon during the month of October with a series of programs and readings as part of the Celebrate Oregon Authors series being offered throughout the year of 2009. All events are free and open to the public.
Open Mic: between the covers
October 7, 2009
between the covers bookstore
7:00 p.m.
Writing Workshop with Penelope Scambly Schott: Come Write a Poem
October 10th, 2009
The Sunriver Area Public Library
11:00 a.m.
Penelope Scambly Schott leads a writing workshop on jumpstarting a poem. Please register online at www.dpls.us/cal or by calling Lisa McGean at 541-312-1034.
Penelope Scambly Schott: A Reading
October 10th, 2009
The Sunriver Area Public Library
12:30 p.m.
Portland poet Penelope Scambly Schott will read a selection from her work.
Brian Doyle: A Reading
October 10th, 2009
The Bend Public Library, Brooks Room
4:00 p.m.
Portland writer Brian Doyle is a four-time finalist for the Oregon Book Award, and author of nine books. He will read a selection from his work.
Second Sunday: Lisa Steinman
October 11th, 2009
The Bend Public Library, Brooks Room
2:00 p.m.
Portland poet and Reed professor Lisa Steinman will read a selection from her work.
Third Wednesday Words
October 14th, 2009
Camalli Books
7:00 p.m.
Readings by c.Vance, Jonathan Ludwig, and Jonathan Treadway.
Floyd Skloot: Life of a Poet
October 21st, 2009
Bend Public Library, Brooks Room
6:30 p.m.
Portland based Floyd Skloot is a creative nonfiction writer, poet and novelist. He will read a selection from his work.
Floyd Skloot: Life of a Poet
October 22nd, 2009
Sisters Public Library
12 Noon
Portland based Floyd Skloot is a creative nonfiction writer, poet and novelist. He will read a selection from his work.
Please direct questions about these or other library programs to Lisa at 312-1034. People with disabilities needing accommodations (alternative formats, seating or auxiliary aides) should Lisa at 312-1034 or lisam@dpls.us
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