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Poetry Open Mic Night
Thursday, April 23
5:30pm - 7:30pm
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2026-04-23 17:30:00
2026-04-23 19:30:00
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
Poetry Open Mic Night
Read your own poetry or share your favorite reading at this family-friendly event. Come to read or just to listen. Registration required.
Main Library - Community Room B
Main Library
Community Room BRead your own poetry or share your favorite reading at this family-friendly event. Come to read or just to listen. Registration required.
Share your original poetry or recite a piece that speaks to you in a safe, supportive, judgement-free zone.
- Readings are limited to 3 minutes.
- A lectern stand and microphone will be available for use.
- As this event is open to all ages and is family-friendly, explicit language/gestures/behavior is prohibited.
- Performers may begin signing up at 5:30pm, and readings will take place from 6:00pm until 7:30pm. If time permits, participants may share additional pieces.
- Drinks are permitted, but please, no alcoholic beverages.
Registration is required. Please register even if you'd just like to listen. We will have a sign-up sheet at the event for those who would like to share a poem.
If you are unable to attend the event, please cancel your registration so someone on the waitlist can join. If you are on the waitlist, attend only if you get a confirmation email indicating that a spot has opened up for you. Staff members will be taking attendance.
To cancel your registration, do one of the following:
- Use the link and registration reference number from the "You're Registered" email you received.
- Call the library's Adult Services Department at 317.814.3988.
- Email adultservices@carmelclaylibrary.org
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