PoemCity is the Kellogg-Hubbard Library’s annual celebration of National Poetry Month each April. Started in 2010, PoemCity displays poems by Vermonters in storefront windows in downtown Montpelier and organizes a community calendar of poetry events for the month.
This year’s calendar is filled with incredible events throughout April, bringing together poets, storytellers, and the community to honor the power of words. Over 300 poems will be displayed around downtown Montpelier, transforming our city into a poetry anthology for all to enjoy!
Whether you attend an event, stumble upon a poem downtown, or host your own gathering, we invite you to celebrate poetry in whatever way speaks to you. Dive into the full calendar below and join us in making PoemCity 2025 an unforgettable experience.
PoemCity is presented by the Kellogg-Hubbard Library with generous support from Vermont Humanities.
The Kellogg-Hubbard Library and Farmers Night presents the Laureates Three as the kickoff of PoemCity 2025! This special event features three acclaimed poet laureates—Bianca Stone of Vermont, Jennifer Militello of New Hampshire, and Julia Bouwsma of Maine. Join us as these distinguished poets...
The Vision & Voice exhibit is a collaboration of poets and original artwork by the members of the Art Resource Association to celebrate National Poetry Month. The show will be...
This interactive workshop welcomes participants of all ages—whether 10 or 110—to explore self-expression through poetry. Guided by thoughtful prompts, attendees will create their own "I Am" poems, with the opportunity...
Join us to celebrate the launch of the new PoemCity Anthology 2025 with readings from headlining poets Bianca Stone, Chard deNiord, and Toussaint St. Negritude on his bass clarinet; followed by an...
Join us for an engaging lecture and poetry workshop exploring the evolution of language and the loss of words tied to the natural world. Through discussion and creative expression, we’ll...
Julie Pellissier-Lush, the first Indigenous Poet Laureate for Prince Edward Island, relates some of the “Seven Generations” stories about how the Mi’kmaq People came into being. These stories are filled...
Rick Winston has been constructing twice-monthly crostic puzzles for the Times Argus and Rutland Herald for the past fifteen years. At this event, he will explain how crostic construction works...
Celebrate the richness of Montpelier’s poetry community with a special reading by poets from the Montpelier Senior Center’s poetry workshop. This event highlights the diverse voices and creative expressions of...
Young poets featured in PoemCity are invited to share their work in front of a supportive audience. This special event provides a welcoming space for kids and students to read...
Take time to laugh amidst political worries and tax-day stress with an evening of wit and wordplay! Poet Tom Schmidt presents selections from his new collection, Stranger in Parodies, offering...
Join us for an inspiring evening of poetry that honors the voices, experiences, and creativity of LGBTQ+ poets. Featuring a diverse lineup of poets, this event celebrates identity, resilience, and...
Celebrate the vibrant voices of our community with an evening of poetry from local poets published by Rootstock Publishing. These talented writers will share selections from their work, offering a...
None of us like rejections, but it’s an inevitable part of submissions. This online workshop will give you tips for submitting and increasing your chances of publication. George Longenecker is...
Bring your favorite sonnet—from Petrarch to the 21st century—and your own sandwich to enjoy while sharing poetry with others at lunchtime. Contact: davidhartnett@mac.com
Vermont poets Bianca Stone, Karin Gottshall, Alison Prine, Elizabeth Powell, and Diana Whitney will read their work, followed by audience Q & A and a conversation about the role of...
Join Poet/Teaching Artist Rajnii Eddins for a curated showcase of poets of African descent across the Diaspora including Anna Capelle, Nick Ferdinand, Nadia Frazier and Amina Adesina Frances Rhoads Eddins....
An Earth Week poetry reading and book signing event by Ashley Anne Strobridge, where she will read from her print book of art and poetry. "Do You Believe in Fairies?...
Step into a welcoming space where creativity flows, courage grows, and all voices are valued. Led by rabbit&wolf, this generative writing workshop offers a variety of prompts to spark new...
Join the Poetry Society of Vermont for a special reading featuring members sharing their best work. With nearly 150 poets in our community, this 90 minute event highlights a diverse...
