Poetry Book Club
(adults)
A community-led group focused on reading and discussing poetry, structured like a traditional book club.
Wednesday, Apr 15 | 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Bridgewater branch
A guided, book-club-style poetry discussion led by poet and educator Leslieann Hobayan. Read a short poetry volume and join a welcoming conversation—no prior poetry experience required.
The group will be guided by Leslieann Hobayan, a Filipina-American poet, essayist, and activist, as well as the host of Spiritual Grit, a podcast that explores spirituality and activism. She is the author of multiple publications and a recipient of the 2025 New Jersey State Council on the Arts Poetry Fellowship. She also teaches at Rutgers University.
For questions about the program, contact either bridgewater@sclibnj.org or professorhobayan@gmail.com.
March 11th: Night Sky With Exit Wounds, Ocean Vuong
April 15th: Catalog of Unabashed Gratitude, Ross Gay - Excerpt: "To the Fig Tree on 9th and Christian"
May 13th: Bright Dead Things, Ada Limón - Excerpt: "How to Triumph Like a Girl"
June 10th: Forest of Noise, Mosab Abu Toha - Poetry by Toha
Bridgewater branch
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