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Vitamin P: a Series of PoetryWorkshops and Readings

Led by Mara Luisa Arroyo

Saturday, August 2, 12:30-2:30 p.m.

Writing Workshop:Come prepared to read and to discuss poems by established poets inthe rst hour. In the second, engage in writing prompts inspired by the very poems we read

together, and then share aloud your ideas for new poems.

Indian Orchard Branch Library, 44 Oak Street, 413-263-6846

Saturday, September 13, 12:30-2:30 p.m.

Poetry Reading:Listen as local poets share their work in this family-friendly, bilingual event (Spanish

& English). Preregistration is required for all poets who would like to read; call 413-263-6846, or sign uponline. Mara will accept as many entries as can be accommodated in this two hour reading. Copies of the

poets books and audio materials will be available for purchase.

Indian Orchard Branch Library, 44 Oak Street, 413-263-6846

Saturday, October 11, 1-3 p.m.

Ekphrasis:This creative workshop allows poets to nd inspiration from displayed paintings, sculpture,and/or other visual arts, and to then write poetry in response to that inspiration. Its fun, and always very

popular. Adult poets of all stages are welcome, including novices.

Central Library Community Room, 220 State Street, 413-263-6828

Award-winning multilingual poet and educator, Mara Luisa Arroyo has facilitated numerous

poetry workshops, including the 2012 Split This Rock Poetry Festival in Washington, D.C.,

and has performed in various parts of the country and in Puerto Rico. Her publications include

Gathering Words: Recogiendo Palabras(Bilingual Press: 2008), Touching and Naming the Roots

of This Tree (self-published chapbook, 2007) as well as many poems in various journals.

Saturday, November 15, 12:30-2:30 p.m.

Writing Workshop:Come prepared to read and to discuss poems by established poets inthe rst hour. In the second, engage in writing prompts inspired by the very poems we read

together, and then share aloud your ideas for new poems.

Indian Orchard Branch Library, 44 Oak Street, 413-263-6846

Saturday, December 13, 12:30-2:30 p.m.

Poetry Reading:Listen as local poets share their work in this family-friendly, bilingual event (Spanish

& English). Preregistration is required for all poets who would like to read; call 413-263-6846, or sign uponline. Mara will accept as many entries as can be accommodated in this two hour reading. Copies of the

poets books and audio materials will be available for purchase.

Indian Orchard Branch Library, 44 Oak Street, 413-263-6846

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