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Holiday Poetry Hotline Writing Workshop with City of West Hollywood Poet Laureate Jen Cheng

In-Person Program
2024-12-07 14:00:00 2024-12-07 16:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Holiday Poetry Hotline Writing Workshop with City of West Hollywood Poet Laureate Jen Cheng Join West Hollywood City Poet Laureate Jen Cheng for a workshop of poetry writing, inspired by The Poetry Pharmacy. For adults. West Hollywood Library - Meeting Room

Saturday, December 07
2:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-12-07 14:00:00 2024-12-07 16:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Holiday Poetry Hotline Writing Workshop with City of West Hollywood Poet Laureate Jen Cheng Join West Hollywood City Poet Laureate Jen Cheng for a workshop of poetry writing, inspired by The Poetry Pharmacy. For adults. West Hollywood Library - Meeting Room

West Hollywood Library

Meeting Room

Join West Hollywood City Poet Laureate Jen Cheng for a workshop of poetry writing, inspired by The Poetry Pharmacy. For adults.

Holiday stress doesn't need to get us down when we have poetry to connect to our shared humanity. In the first of this two-part workshop, discuss what type of poems might address certain "conditions" and be inspired by poems that might prompt your own writing. At the December 21 Participant Workshop, we will be answering live phone calls to deliver "poem prescriptions" for callers. No experience needed. Come with curiosity.

Jen Cheng is the Fifth West Hollywood Poet Laureate, a 2023 California Arts Council Fellow, and a multidisciplinary storyteller who amplifies under-represented voices. Jen is the founder of Palabras Literary Salon, celebrating BIPOC poets and writers. Jen blends East-West cultural influences in a new form, Feng Shui Poetry. With stories for tween audiences, mystery detective fans, and queer love, Jen is a cross-pollinator. Find her on X and IG @JenCvoice or JenCvoice.com.

Attendance is limited, and advance registration is required. Please register every individual in your party. This will be used to save your spots in the program. We cannot guarantee availability for any unregistered attendees.

AGE GROUP: | Older Adults | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Education & Literacy | Books, Poetry, & Writing |

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West Hollywood Library
Phone: 310.652.5340
Hours
Mon, Nov 18 11:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Nov 19 11:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Nov 20 11:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Nov 21 11:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Nov 22 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Nov 23 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Nov 24 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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About the branch

West Hollywood Library began service to the area (then unincorporated ) in 1913. The library was previously located at Sherman School, a cottage on Clark Street, a building on Westbourne Drive, and a building near the present site. The Library has an active Friends of the Library group.

The new library was dedicated October 1, 2011.

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Sat, Dec 07, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Join West Hollywood City Poet Laureate Jen Cheng for a workshop of poetry writing, inspired by The Poetry Pharmacy. For adults.
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Thu, Dec 19, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Keep your mind fresh with an afternoon of brain-strengthening games and activities! Learn simple, fun, and engaging games like Qwirkle, Qwix, and more. For ages 55 and up.
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Holiday Poetry Hotline Participant Workshop with City of West Hollywood Poet Laureate Jen Cheng - In-Person Program
Sat, Dec 21, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Under the guidance of West Hollywood City Poet Laureate Jen Cheng, workshop participants will be answering phone calls live to deliver "poem prescriptions" for callers. For adults.
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