Workshop: Poetry Class

Wednesday, 10/2/2024
4:00 - 5:30
North Beach Library Community Room
North Beach

850 Columbus Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94133
United States

415-355-5626
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Learn more about international poetic traditions and write your own poems. 

Starting with the haiku, attendees will understand its formal rules (as loosely agreed upon when written in English) before moving on to related poetic forms (tanka, renga and haibun). Participants will have a chance to write their own poetry and connect with other writers. This class is taught by North Beach Library adult services librarian Charlie. 

Space limited to 20 attendees. Registration required: sign-up online (starting September 18).

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All programs are drop-in (no registration necessary) unless otherwise noted. All SFPL locations are wheelchair accessible. For accommodations (such as ASL), call (415) 557-4557 or contact accessibility@sfpl.org. Requesting at least 3 business days in advance will help ensure availability.

This program will be conducted in English unless otherwise noted.

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