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Free Verse Poetry Workshop (VIRTUAL)

for National Poetry Month
2026-04-11 13:00:00 2026-04-11 14:00:00 America/New_York Free Verse Poetry Workshop (VIRTUAL) Dispel the myth that poems need to rhyme in this dynamic workshop where participants will learn more about this form and practice a couple prompts for National Poetry Month! (TEENS & ADULTS) ZOOM -

Saturday, April 11
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-04-11 13:00:00 2026-04-11 14:00:00 America/New_York Free Verse Poetry Workshop (VIRTUAL) Dispel the myth that poems need to rhyme in this dynamic workshop where participants will learn more about this form and practice a couple prompts for National Poetry Month! (TEENS & ADULTS) ZOOM -

Dispel the myth that poems need to rhyme in this dynamic workshop where participants will learn more about this form and practice a couple prompts for National Poetry Month! (TEENS & ADULTS)

🖥️ ZOOM LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84006357928?pwd=IGk63YIJZ94NQjFPwRQqfPTW0VbZ2y.1

What is Free Verse Poetry? 

Join local Author and Poet Serena Wills for a dynamic workshop on free verse poetry and dispelling the myth that poems need to rhyme. This workshop is for all levels of writers ages 15 and up and those who just want to learn about poetry. Participants will be able to write poetry during the workshop, and some will be able to share as well.

Participants will be invited to write about a love for their family, friends, teachers (past or present), pets, community, jobs, hobbies, memories, self-love, a positive vision for our country, etc.

Register to receive program reminders! 

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Event | Maker | Author Talks | Art & Music |

TAGS: | Poetry Workshop | Poetry Month | Poetry | National Poetry Month |

James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
kpayne@alexlibraryva.org
Phone: 703.746.1705
Fax: 703.746.1785
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Kayla Selsky
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Wed, Mar 18 10:00AM to 8:00PM
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Parking: There is a small lot with 9 spaces.  On street parking is available.

Public Transit:

  • Metrorail: Yellow and Blue lines at Braddock Road (1.3 miles) and King Street Stations (1.5 miles)
  • Metrobus: A11, A12
  • DASH Bus: 33

For reasonable disability accommodation, contact jgregorio@alexlibraryva.org or call 703.746.1701 or TTY 703.746.1790.

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