Tuesday, September 9 @ 7:00 pm  Did you know that Ridgefield and many of its neighboring cities and towns have official poets laureate? In addition to being prolific poets, these appointees work to create activities and events that promote the public enjoyment of poetry.

On September 9, Ridgefield Library proudly presents the voices of seven poets laureate, past and present, from communities in southwestern Connecticut. Come experience the quality and diversity of work by these purveyors of all things poetry!

Donna Disch – Poet Laureate of Westport

Ira Joe Fisher – Poet Laureate of Ridgefield

Barb Jennes –Poet Laureate Emerita of Ridgefield

Rick Magee – Poet Laureate of Bethel

Cheryl Panosian – Poet Laureate of Danbury

Laurel Peterson –Poet Laureate Emerita of Norwalk

Katie Schneider – Poet Laureate of Norwalk

This program will be held in person in the Library’s Main Program Room. Click here for more information and to register.