Burlington Public Library (BPL) is hosting a poetry pop-up event in downtown Burlington to kick off Poetry Month and the library’s annual Burlington Lyrics & Poetry Festival.
Request a custom poem
Library staff will be in front of City Hall with fingers poised over their typewriters at 10 a.m. on April 1. You can visit their pop-up and request a free, custom poem, typewritten on the spot. They will be pecking out creative verses inspired by prompts provided by passersby.
“We are hoping to create a little spark of delight for people,” says Elise Copps, BPL’s Manager of Marketing & Communications. “The idea is to introduce poetry in an accessible way and inspire people to appreciate the small moments of joy that poetry can create.”
Visitors will be able to take home their personalized poem as a keepsake.
Event details
Saturday April 1 (no joke)
10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
City Hall (426 Brant St. Burlington)
Burlington Lyrics & Poetry Festival
This event is the kick-off to Burlington Lyrics & Poetry Festival, BPL’s annual celebration of written and spoken word. The festival features a diverse lineup of free workshops, performances, and events for all ages. You can view festival details and register to attend at bpl.on.ca/burllpfest.
