Poetry Night

New York State Poet Laureate Jean Valentine

There will be a poetry reading on Tuesday, Nov. 16, by New York State Poet Laureate Jean Valentine. She will read from her work starting at 7:30 p.m. at the Main Library. This event is free and open to the public, and is cosponsored by the NYS Writers Institute.

Third Thursday Poetry Night

September 16 · 7:30pm - 9:30pm

Location The Social Justice Center
33 Central Ave.
Albany, NY

Featured poet John Roche with an open mic before & after the feature for community poets. $3.00 Donation

Library of Congress Appoints Kay Ryan to Second Term as U.S. Poet Laureate

Librarian of Congress James H. Billington has appointed Kay Ryan to serve a second term as Poet Laureate Consultant in Poetry.

Billington said, "Kay has been an uplifting presence as Laureate during the past year, and her poetry continues to awe and delight readers. In her appearances at the Library, Kay has captivated audiences with her fresh insights into the beauty, power and importance of poetry. We are looking forward to her announcement this fall of a project she hopes to establish, and we are glad she is available to serve in this important position in 2009-2010."

APL Joins First Friday

Join APL as we join First Friday! Our very first event will feature the art of Demetrius Dickerson, the music of Ashley Pond, Hip Hop Dancers, Poetry Reading and the food of Pinto & Hobbs. So come on by the main branch on Friday, February 1st from 6 to 9 pm.

Book Review: Poems From Guantanamo

Location: Main Library
Begins: 12:15 pm (Tuesday, October 2, 2007)
Description: Book Review: Poems From Guantanamo, The Detainees Speak by Mark Salkoff
Reviewer: Dan Wilcox, poet, writer, publisher and one of the “Three Guys From Albany” poetry group.