In celebration of National Poetry Month and local authors everywhere, the Welland Public Library hosting an awesome outdoor poetry reading AND meet-the-author event!

Join us at the Chippawa Park pavilions from 11:00 am-2:00 pm on Saturday, April 23 to hear poetry readings, particpate in a poetry workshop, meet local authors of both fiction and non-fiction, and ask all of your burning questions about the writing process, the publishing world, and everything else in between. You don’t want to miss it!

Featuring: Keith Inman, Mori McCrae, Gary McCarty, Wayne Sumbler, Susan Smith, Andrea Lynn Wehlann, Dorian Grey, Mercedes Killeen, Clifton Corbin, Randi-Lee Bowslaugh, Bettina DiGiulio, Michele Schultz, Jolie Phuong Hoang, Laura Lane, Tom Wood, Carla Hartsfield

Poets’ and authors’ books will be available for sale at the event. Cash only.

Stay tuned to Welland Public Library Facebook Page throughout the month of April for short readings from some event poet participants.

This event is in partnership with the Community Services Division of the City of Welland.

Chippawa Park is located at 128 Fitch St, Welland, ON L3C 4V3.