National Poetry Month @ Agincourt Public Library with Scarborough’s own Poet
OK … so you have read many poems, but have you ever met a real poet and wondered what makes him tick? Here's your chance to find out!
Agincourt library is pleased to be hosting award winning Scarborough poet, Jeevan Bhagwat, who will read from his wonderful new collection of poems, "The Weight of Dreams" (c. 2012). This collection is considered to be "a journey through the sensitive soulscape of unrequited love …" (Loanna Nealon, New England poet). Jeevan indicated that he was a former English Conversation Circle volunteer, right here at Agincourt library many years ago. His work has been published in numerous literary magazines, and he has twice been awarded the Scarborough Arts Council Poetry Prize.
Please join us for an enjoyable and relaxing evening on :
Tuesday, April 30 @ 7:00 pm, Agincourt Library, 155 Bonis Avenue, Toronto
(Near Sheppard Ave & Kennedy Rd). For more details, please call: 416-396-8950
Toronto Public Library encourages the joy of reading, creativity, thought exchange and penmanship with its writers groups and various book clubs, held online or at many branches. Many of these programs are ongoing and we are adding more all the time.
Poetry speaks to us in many ways and sometimes transports us into the mystical, magical, spiritual, social, romantic or political realms, transcends many rich and diverse cultures, generations, time and place. If you are an ardent poetry lover, or you have just discovered an interest, you will find many old and new gems in our library. Below are a few selections:
The finalists for the most prestigious Griffin Poetry Prize, both International and Canadian, have recently been announced. You may participate in Guess the Griffin 2013 Winners and win a copy of the new poetry anthology.
Toronto teens are encouraged to participate and submit poetry, short story, or art contributions to the Toronto Public Library's Young Voices annual publication, or join one of the many Youth Advisory Groups (YAG) located across the city; while newcomer kids, grades 2 to 6, enrolled in the Toronto Public Library's Leading to Reading program, are encouraged to be creative, learn to read and write in English and submit their poetry and other contributions to the Leading to Reading coordinators. For more information on the YAG and Leading to Reading programs, please ask at your nearest branch.
If you happen to be in our neighbourhood, I invite you to visit Agincourt library, meet our friendly staff, hang out in our large and welcoming space, pick up our monthly program calendar, use our many free computers and wireless internet service, browse and borrow from our collections, including our poetry and other book displays.
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