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Start off Poetry Month at the Library with a celebration of Dolly Parton’s lyrics at the Fairview Library.
What could the songs of legendary singer-songwriter Dolly Parton teach us about writing, craft, and perspectives in poetry? In this in-person workshop, poet Dustin Brookshire guides participants through exploring the discography and cultural impact of Dolly Parton. We'll use this as inspiration for writing new poems via thematic prompts.
This free workshop will be Tuesday, April 30 at 6:30 p.m. at the Fairview Library.
Our facilitator, Dustin Brookshire is the recipient of the 2024 Jon Tribble Editors Fellowship awarded by Poetry at the Sea and is the co-editor of Let Me Say This: A Dolly Parton Poetry Anthology (Madville Publishing, 2023), which was named to the 2024 Books All Georgians Should Read list by the Georgia Center for the Book.
Any questions? Contact the Fairview Library.
Tuesday, April 30 at 6:30 p.m.
Fairview Library – 1 Taylor Rd. - Fairview
(828) 250-6484
Join us for these other poetry events in April:
Dark City Poet’s Society
Tuesday, April 2 at 6 p.m.
Black Mountain Library - 105 N. Dougherty St. - Black Mountain
828-250-4756
Dark City Poets Society is a completely free poetry group that is open to writers of all ages and experience levels. Join us at the Black Mountain Library from 6:00-7:30 p.m. on the first Tuesday of every month for our (respectful) feedback group.
Children's Poetry Workshop: Isn't It a Wonder?
Thursday, April 4 at 2 p.m.
Pack Memorial Library - 67 Haywood St. - Asheville
(828) 250-4720
In celebration of National Poetry Month and the wonders of the natural world, join local poet Brit Washburn to explore and craft nature poems! Bring your five senses and an open heart! Ages 6-12.
WORDPLAY Poetry Workshop at the Weaverville Library
Thursday, April 11 at 2 p.m.
Weaverville Library - 41 N. Main St. - Weaverville
(828) 250-6482
Calling all Poets! The Weaverville Library is collaborating with Weaverville WORDPLAY to host poetry workshops at the Weaverville Library. We will be working on crafting our poetry and offering feedback to writers. Bring a poem or two that you are working on and join us!
This workshop is free, but please register by calling the library at 828-250-6482 or emailing Mel Kelley at soulspeakavl@gmail.com.
Poetry in the Garden
Wednesday, April 24 at 5pm
Leicester Library - 1561 Alexander Rd. - Leicester
(828) 250-6480
Join us for an hour of appreciating poetry and nature as we celebrate National Poetry Month and Earth Day. We'll meet in the Leicester Library Giving Garden to share our favorite poems about gardens, nature, and flowers.
Please bring a comfortable camp chair or blanket, a poem or two to share (of your own or another poet) on the topic, and sunscreen or a sun hat as needed. Light snacks will be provided. Listeners are welcome. This free event is for adults and older teens.