EVENTS CALENDAR
Check out these events for writers and storytellers in Elgin and beyond!
The Elgin Poet Laureate Project is committed to serving the needs of our community. Events will be subject to the Poet Laureate’s availability. Any organization or individual may request participation by the Poet Laureate.
First Mondays
6:30 – 8:00 pm
Gail Borden Public Library
& on ZOOM
Main Library: Grove Room
270 N Grove Ave, Elgin, IL, 60120
Poetry Writers Workshop
Budding & Seasoned Poets Welcome!
Share your love of poetry! Poets share their work in a supportive environment facilitated by Elgin Poet Laureate Emeritus Gareth Mann.
Sunday March 3
1:00 – 2:00 pm
Gail Borden Public Library
Main Library: River Room
270 N Grove Ave, Elgin, IL, 60120
Welcome Elgin’s Newest Poet Laureate
Aron Ryan!
Join the new Elgin Poet Laureate, Aron Ryan, for a special reception featuring fine poetry and light refreshments.
Register Here with Gail Borden Library!
Tuesday March 19
4:00 – 5:30 pm
Gail Borden Public Library
Main Library: Lobby
270 N Grove Ave, Elgin, IL, 60120
Gail Borden Library’s 150th Birthday Celebration
Join us to celebrate the Library’s 150th birthday with cupcakes, giveaways, performances, and more! Performers include Elgin Poet Laureate Aron Ryan, the Elgin Master Chorale, the Fox Valley Harmonizers Barbershop Quartet,
along with several surprises to commemorate the day the library first opened its doors to the community on March 19, 1974. No registration.
Thursday April 11
6:30 – 7:30 pm
Gail Borden Public Library
Main Library: Elgin Room
270 N Grove Ave, Elgin, IL, 60120
Poetry Alive
Come celebrate National Poetry month with Elgin Poet Laureate Emeritus Gareth Mann, Elgin Poet Laureate Aron Ryan, and other local poets.
Register Here with Gail Borden Library!
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