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Photo of Malibu Poet Laureate Nathan Hassall.

Caffeinated Verse: Poetry Open Mic

In-Person Program
2025-03-15 11:00:00 2025-03-15 12:30:00 America/Los_Angeles Caffeinated Verse: Poetry Open Mic Join Malibu Poet Laureate Nathan Hassall to hear readings of original pieces written by local poets and bring a poem of your own to read during the open mic. For adults. Malibu Library - Meeting Room

Saturday, March 15
11:00am - 12:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-03-15 11:00:00 2025-03-15 12:30:00 America/Los_Angeles Caffeinated Verse: Poetry Open Mic Join Malibu Poet Laureate Nathan Hassall to hear readings of original pieces written by local poets and bring a poem of your own to read during the open mic. For adults. Malibu Library - Meeting Room

Malibu Library

Meeting Room

Join Malibu Poet Laureate Nathan Hassall to hear readings of original pieces written by local poets and bring a poem of your own to read during the open mic. For adults.

This event is part of the City's free poetry workshops in partnership with Malibu Library, the Malibu Poet Laureate Committee, the Malibu Arts Commission, and the Friends of the Malibu Library, offering community members engaging, educational opportunities to find expression through poetry with a renowned local poet.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Books, Poetry, & Writing |

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About the branch

Malibu Library is closed due to the Palisades Fire. Updates and emergency resources are available on our website.

 

Malibu Library, located in the Malibu Civic Center Complex, was established in 1970 by the County of Los Angeles Public Library. Prior to 1970, a bookmobile provided library service to the Malibu community serving residents in Topanga Canyon and along the Pacific Coast Highway.

On April 22, 2012, a grand opening celebration was held to mark the completion of a $6 million renovation of the Malibu Library, designed by the architectural firm of LPA, Inc. and funded by revenue generated from local property taxes.

The new sustainable, LEED-certified library has been redesigned to represent Malibu's sand, sea and sun culture with features such as:

-A replica of the Adamson House tile rug in the main lobby
-A photographic exhibit featuring historical images of the area
-The Children's area featuring a marine life motif, including an 8' by 14' porcelain tile art piece designed by artist Christine Nguyen
-A Teen area that embraces Malibu's surf culture.
 

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Join Malibu Poet Laureate Nathan Hassall to hear readings of original pieces written by local poets and bring a poem of your own to read during the open mic. For adults.
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