Wax Poetic: Virtual Poetry by Candlelight

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Wax Poetic: Virtual Poetry Night by Candlelight

Celebrate National Poetry Month with a virtual poetry reading hosted by Sycamore Public Library! Read a favorite poem, your own piece, or simply attend and listen.Join us April 20th starting at 8:00pm via Zoom. The Zoom link will be sent in your confirmation email.We invite Kids of all ages to read poetry from 8:00-8:30pm CST. This half hour will include up to 5 performers with 5 minutes each to read and answer any questions about their poem.The poems in the first half of the hour will not have any mature themes or topics, and readers will submit their poem for advance approval. Once approved, we will set you up with a time slot to read your work!We invite Teens and Adults ages 16+ to a Mature Reads half hour from 8:30-9:00pm CST. This half hour will include up to 5 people with 5 minutes each to read and answer any questions about their poem. If you plan to read, choose the reader option at registration and we will set you up with a time slot!Local Poet Annette Johns will be our featured reader of the Adult half hour. You can request her poetry book Mumbleweeds <a href="https://search.prairiecat.info/iii/encore/record/C__Rb2752412__SMumbleweeds__Orightresult__U__X7?lang=eng&amp;suite=cobalt" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">here</a>.Poetry read during this half hour may contain mature themes and use mature language. (Take caution that some topics could be triggering.)While registering, you can: •	Choose whether you&#x27;re planning to read or just listen.•	Reserve a pack of tealight candles to pick up. Use them to surround yourself with candlelight while you attend from home!After you register, your confirmation email will contain the Zoom link in the &#x27;Additional Notes&#x27; section. You will also receive a reminder email with this same Zoom link 2 hours before this Wax Poetic hour begins.

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