Detroit Public Library Celebrates Poetry With New Poetry Series

DETROIT – The Detroit Public Library is launching a new poetry series to continue its year of celebrations in the city of Detroit. The series continues with Saul Williams on April 14 at 6 p.m. at the Detroit Public Library ? Main Library.

?We are excited to celebrate poetry with some of the most impactful poets of our day,? said Atiim Funchess, Detroit Public Library, Assistant Marketing Director.

?These poets have the ability to articulate thoughts with so much energy and passion to the masses, but yet so eloquently.?

The Detroit Public Library will host a total of six poets during the poetry series that places a spotlight on spoken word. The DPL Poetry Series celebrates Poetry in Midtown at the Main Library and Poetry in the Community at several Detroit Public Library locations. The list poets include:

Dr. Naomi Long Madgett ? March 31

Cherrie Amour ? April 11

Keir Jackson ? April 11, 25 & 29

Saul Williams ? April 14

Mark James Andrews ? April 14 & April 22

Jessica Care Moore ? May 12

All programs are free and open to the public.

For more information or a complete list of poets in the DPL Poetry Series, including Saul Williams, visit the library?s website at DetroitPublicLibrary.Org