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America’s 250: US Poets Laureate
April 18, 2026

America’s 250: US Poets Laureate

America’s 250: Exploring U.S. Poets Laureate
with Poet-Teachers Margaret Hunt, Jim Kelleher & Tom Nicotera
Moderated by Pat Mattola

Saturday, April 18 from 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
In-Person & on Zoom
Registration is required to attend In-Person.

Connecticut poets from around the state are participating in the Oliver Wolcott Library’s four-part discussion series celebrating U.S. Poets Laureate.

The exploration of important poets expands our understanding of ourselves, our community, and our country. What better way to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary than a survey of some of our most esteemed poets guided by current poets.

The lens of the April 18 discussion will be “A Spirit of Independence” and will include poetry by Maxine Kumin, William Stafford and Joy Harjo.

Oliver Wolcott Library
160 South Street
Litchfield, CT 06759
https://www.owlibrary.org/adult-events.aspx

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