Register 20 Seats Remaining

Practicing Poetic Presence

with Mery Noel Smith, Spokane Poet Laureate

A poetry workshop about celebrating the creative act rather than the product, part of the annual Inland Northwest Poetry Salon.

We've heard how creativity can transform our pain, but what if wrote only for the simple sake of creating? This workshop will help poets of all abilities recall the joy of writing. The aim is to create rather than produce. We will ignore the outcomes of submission, acceptance, and publication and instead celebrate the tiny moments of joy as we lean into our creativity.

About the presenter: Mery Smith is living is the author of the chapbook CRUMBS, the current Spokane Poet Laureate, a mother to five, and an active member of her beloved Spokane community. Mery has focused her work on creating spaces and workshops for youth, underserved populations and marginalized people. Bringing craft to classrooms, youth shelters and recovery circles.

This workshop is part of the annual Inland Northwest Poetry Salon.

By attending library programs, you are agreeing to potentially appear in photos/videos taken at our locations that may be used in promotional materials including social media.

We strive to make events welcoming for people of all abilities. To request accommodations (i.e. hearing assistance, ASL requests, or other ADA inquiries), email sday@spokanelibrary.org.

For all event information inquiries, email telref@spokanelibrary.org or call 509-444-5300.

Upcoming events