Celebrate National Poetry Month

15th Annual Poetry WallPocatello’s Marshall Public Library celebrates National Poetry Month in
April with the 15th annual Poetry Wall!

Started in 2001 by librarian Joan Juskie, the Poetry Wall displays
original work from local poets. Local poets of all ages have submitted
work to be displayed, and the talent of our local writers is amazing to
see.

The Senior Activities Center Creative Writing Group is honored this year
with an entire panel devoted to their members’ writing. Founded 33
years ago, this group meets weekly to learn something new about
creativity, poetry, nonfiction, and fiction. If you’re interested in joining
this group of local writers, please come to the Senior Activities Center at
427 N. 6th any Friday from 1-3.

Come to the library’s second floor anytime in April to see Marshall
Public Library’s 15th annual Poetry Wall. You will understand why
Pocatello is Idaho’s Poetry Capital!

Blackout Poetry for Teens
Do you have trouble coming up with the perfect words to express your
feelings, or you just need a little boost to get beyond that writer’s block?
Here is your chance to ‘borrow’ a little and express yourself in a unique
way.

Teens are invited to drop in and pick up a page or two from some of our
damaged and discarded books to express your thoughts and feelings.
Check out our display and create a poem today! Submit one or two and
we’ll post them on our Blackout Poetry wall.

Electronic Blackout Poetry
If you like writing blackout poetry, make it high-tech at a special tween
and teen event!
Teens are invited to create a blackout poem and then we will attach
circuitry and an LED light. Pictures of this will be posted on the YA
BLOG.

Join us on Tuesday, April 14, from 4-5 p.m. to create your own
electronic blackout poem!

For more information on these and other teen activities, contact YA
Librarian Kath Ann at 232-1263 ext. 109.