Teen and adult poetry enthusiasts are invited to attend the Racine Public Library's Poetry Roundtable to enjoy a lively discussion of some of today's most intriguing poets. The group generally meets on the 3rd Saturday of each month from 12-2 p.m. at Cup of Hope, 507 Sixth St. These free events focus on contemporary American poetry, highlighting a different poet at each meeting. As a group, participants will read poetry excerpts, analyze them and discuss their significance in today's society. Individuals with varying levels of poetry experience are welcome.
Poetry Roundtable for March will feature the work of contemporary poet Douglas Kearney. Douglas Kearney's work as a poet, performer and librettist has been featured in many fine publications and venues in print, in-the-flesh and in digital code. His first full-length collection of poems, Fear, Some, was published in 2006 (Red Hen Press). His second manuscript, The Black Automaton, was chosen by Catherine Wagner for the National Poetry Series and was published by Fence Books in November 2009. In 2008, he was honored with a Whiting Writers' Award.
Poetry Roundtable is facilitated by Nick Demske, a nationally recognized poet and employee of the Racine Public Library. Contact Nick at nick.demske@racinelibrary.info to find more information about each month's selected poet, including interviews, criticisms, poetry and more. Poetry Roundtable events are free and open to the public; drop-ins are welcome.
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