In celebration of April being National Poetry Month, the Kennett Library will be hosting to special programs: “Open Mic Poetry Night” and “Solace Through Poetry.”

The open mic event will take place on April 24 beginning at 6 p.m. in the auditorium. Bring a poem (or poems) (original or by a favorite poet) to read and share. 

“Poetry has power like no other to inspire, ignite, and illuminate,” said Lou Florence of the library’s Collection Development. “Come join us at Kennett Library as we dive headfirst into celebrating National Poetry Month. We will showcase local poets and invite you to share your own work or a favorite or two from the canon of greats.”

“Solace Through Poetry” will take place on April 30, beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the library’s main auditorium in partnership with Rev. Carin Bonifacino of Death Conversations, Kennett Square, and Grieco Funeral Home. This program is geared toward anyone who is struggling with grief or loss of any kind. Poets are asked to bring a poem (or poems) (original or by a favorite poet) to read and share.

“Throughout life, death and loss can take many forms,” Bonifacino said. “Maybe it was the death of an actual person, your parent, spouse, best friend, or child. Maybe it was the loss of a job, relationship, home, or stage of life. Whatever you have experienced that has caused you grief, poetry offers a unique and powerful capacity to hold the many and complex feelings related to these experiences.”

To learn more and register for each event, visit www.ccls.libcal.com.

To learn more about National Poetry Month and how to celebrate, visit https://poets.org/national-poetry-month.