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Poetry Workshop with Author Irene Latham

2026-04-30 17:00:00 2026-04-30 18:00:00 America/Chicago Poetry Workshop with Author Irene Latham Celebrate National Poetry Month with author Irene Latham. Trussville - LBK Auditorium

Thursday, April 30
5:00pm - 6:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-04-30 17:00:00 2026-04-30 18:00:00 America/Chicago Poetry Workshop with Author Irene Latham Celebrate National Poetry Month with author Irene Latham. Trussville - LBK Auditorium

Trussville

LBK Auditorium

Celebrate National Poetry Month with author Irene Latham.


Based on Latham's book NINE: A BOOK OF NONET POEMS, participants will learn about the unique structure of nonet poetry and create their own poems alongside an award-winning author. 

This program is FREE and open to all ages. Books available for pre-order at registration.

Book purchasing and author signing will take place after the program. 

AGE GROUP: | Upper Elementary (3rd-5th) | Tween (4th-8th) | Teen (6th - 12th Grade) | Lower Elementary (K-2nd) | Elementary (K-5th) | Adult (Ages 18+) |

EVENT TYPE: | Tween Program | Teen Program | Children’s Program | Adult Program |

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Trussville - Parkway Room
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Classic tabletop RPG adventure that encourages cooperation and creativity.
This event is full
Children's Storytime
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This event is full
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Trussville - LBK Auditorium
Join Ms. Alicia for stories, songs, bubble time, and lots of fun!
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Trussville - Parkway Room
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This event is full
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Trussville - Cahaba Room
Make a treat based on one of our favorite books!
Registration opens Friday, March 20 2026 at 9:00am
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This event is full
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Trussville - Parkway Room
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Trussville - LBK Auditorium
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