Start off Poetry Month at the Library with a celebration of Dolly Parton’s lyrics at the Fairview Library.
What could the songs of legendary singer-songwriter Dolly Parton teach us about writing, craft, and perspectives in poetry? In this in-person workshop, poet Dustin Brookshire guides participants through exploring the discography and cultural impact of Dolly Parton. We’ll use this as inspiration for writing new poems via thematic prompts.
This free workshop will be Tuesday, April 30 at 6:30 p.m. at the Fairview Library.
The facilitator, Dustin Brookshire is the recipient of the 2024 Jon Tribble Editors Fellowship awarded by Poetry at the Sea and is the co-editor of Let Me Say This: A Dolly Parton Poetry Anthology (Madville Publishing, 2023), which was named to the 2024 Books All Georgians Should Read list by the Georgia Center for the Book.
Any questions? Contact the Fairview Library.
Join the library for these other poetry events in April:
WORDPLAY Poetry Workshop at the Weaverville Library
Thursday, April 11 at 2 p.m.
Weaverville Library – 41 N. Main St. – Weaverville
(828) 250-6482
Calling all Poets! The Weaverville Library is collaborating with Weaverville WORDPLAY to host poetry workshops at the Weaverville Library. We will be working on crafting our poetry and offering feedback to writers. Bring a poem or two that you are working on and join us!
This workshop is free, but please register by calling the library at 828-250-6482 or emailing Mel Kelley at [email protected].
Poetry in the Garden
Wednesday, April 24 at 5pm
Leicester Library – 1561 Alexander Rd. – Leicester
(828) 250-6480
Join us for an hour of appreciating poetry and nature as we celebrate National Poetry Month and Earth Day. We’ll meet in the Leicester Library Giving Garden to share our favorite poems about gardens, nature, and flowers.
Please bring a comfortable camp chair or blanket, a poem or two to share (of your own or another poet) on the topic, and sunscreen or a sun hat as needed. Light snacks will be provided. Listeners are welcome. This free event is for adults and older teens.
Written by Buncombe County.