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Writers' Alliance of Gainesville

2023-04-02 14:30:00 2023-04-02 16:00:00 America/New_York Writers' Alliance of Gainesville This month we'll celebrate National Poetry Month with two of Gainesville’s most talented local poets and authors, Jenna Nishida and Reinfred Addo. Millhopper Branch - Room B, Room A

Sunday, April 02
2:30pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-04-02 14:30:00 2023-04-02 16:00:00 America/New_York Writers' Alliance of Gainesville This month we'll celebrate National Poetry Month with two of Gainesville’s most talented local poets and authors, Jenna Nishida and Reinfred Addo. Millhopper Branch - Room B, Room A

Millhopper Branch

Room B, Room A

This month we'll celebrate National Poetry Month with two of Gainesville’s most talented local poets and authors, Jenna Nishida and Reinfred Addo.

Join us at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 2, at the Millhopper Branch as we celebrate National Poetry Month with two of Gainesville’s most talented local poets and authors, Jenna Nishida and Reinfred Addo.

Nishida will discuss “Found Poetry” — from poet’s helper to high art. Whether as an end unto itself or as an exercise in creative thinking, found poetry can be enriching, enlivening, and freeing for poets—especially poets who might be feeling depleted or blocked. Learn about a variety of forms of found poetry, as well as tips and methods for how to write (and cite) and perform found poems. Reinfred Addo will explain how to do a poetry book launch. For more information see the Writers' Alliance of Gainesville's website.

The Writers' Alliance of Gainesville (WAG) promotes encourages and supports aspiring and experienced regional writers. This goal is accomplished via monthly meetings public readings small critique groups a literary journal writers' contests and collaborations with schools and civic organizations to foster creative expression through the written word. Sponsored by the Writer's Alliance of Gainesville, https://writersalliance.org/

WAG Program Coordinator: Wendy Thornton, programs@writersalliance.org

AGE GROUP: | Adults (19 and up) |

EVENT TYPE: | Books, Authors, & Writing |

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Millhopper Branch

Phone: 352-334-1272
Branch manager
Chiquita Quirin

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Mon, Mar 02 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Mar 03 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Mar 04 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Mar 05 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Mar 06 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Mar 07 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Mar 08 12:00PM to 5:00PM

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The Millhopper Branch Library provides access to resources and services in Northwest Gainesville and surrounding areas.

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Fri, Mar 06, 10:00am - 11:45am
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Sat, Mar 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
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Sat, Mar 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Mon, Mar 09, 10:30am - 2:30pm
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Tue, Mar 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
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Tue, Mar 10, 11:00am - 12:30pm
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Tue, Mar 10, 11:00am - 1:00pm
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Tue, Mar 10, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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Tue, Mar 10, 5:30pm - 6:45pm
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Wed, Mar 11, 11:00am - 11:30am
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Wed, Mar 11, 1:30pm - 2:15pm
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Wed, Mar 11, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Wed, Mar 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Wed, Mar 11, 5:15pm - 7:00pm
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Thu, Mar 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
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Thu, Mar 12, 10:30am - 2:30pm
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Thu, Mar 12, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
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Thu, Mar 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Fri, Mar 13, 10:00am - 11:45am
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Mon, Mar 16, 10:30am - 2:30pm
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Mon, Mar 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Tue, Mar 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
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It's Story Time! Interactive fun with books, stories, songs and other activities. Perfect for preschoolers and toddlers.

Tue, Mar 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Join us for a fun afternoon of arts & crafts! We will have craft options for all ages.

Tue, Mar 17, 5:30pm - 6:45pm
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Wed, Mar 18, 10:15am - 10:45am
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Join us to sing, dance, and make music at our Music and Movement program.

Wed, Mar 18, 11:00am - 11:30am
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Wed, Mar 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Wed, Mar 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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