January 17: Poetry Roundtable @ JavaVino

Poetry enthusiasts unite monthly on the third Thursday evening at JavaVino, 424 Main St., for Poetry Roundtable. These free events focus on contemporary American poetry, highlighting a different poet at each meeting. As a group, participants read poetry excerpts, analyze them and discuss their significance in today's society. Individuals with varying levels of poetry experience are welcome. The next Roundtable discussion is scheduled for Jan. 17 from 7-9 p.m. Visit the library's Poetry Roundtable webpage at www.racinelibrary.info for information about the selected poet, interviews, criticisms, poetry and more. Photocopies of the poetry will be provided at the event, but it is recommended participants review some of the work in advance. Space is limited so early registration is recommended. Interested participants can call the Racine Public Library at 262.636.9217 for more information or to obtain material about selected poets. Poetry Roundtable is facilitated by Nick Demske, a local poet and employee of the Racine Public Library.