The Seattle Public Library will offer open mics and poetry readings at several Library locations in June. Event details with times and locations are outlined below.

·         It's About Time Writers' Reading Series - 6 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. Thursday, June 9 at the Greenwood Branch, 8016 Greenwood Ave. N., 206-684-4086. A monthly series featuring author readings and open mics. The 320th meeting features readings by Yvonne Higgins Leach, Shannon K. Perry and Ann Hedreen with a short lecture by Leonard Orr on writer’s craft: "Thinking at Book-length: Crafting a Collection of Poems." Please note: this is the Ballard Branch's "It's About Time Writers' Reading Series," which has been temporarily relocated to the Greenwood Branch while the Ballard Branch is closed for improvements.

·         PoetsWest - 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday, June 11 at the Green Lake Branch, 7364 E. Green Lake Dr. N., 206-684-7547. A monthly open mic that takes place on the second Saturday of each month, featuring readings of poetry and prose. This month features readings by Carol Levin, Francine Walls and Lyn Coffin.

·         Writers Read – 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 12 at the Columbia Branch, 4721 Rainier Ave. S., 206-386-1908. Writers Read is a monthly open mic with selected author readings on the second Sunday of each month, presented in partnership with African-American Writers' Alliance. This month features readings by Margaret Barrie.

·         Poetry 'Potluck' – 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 23 at the Ballard Branch, 5614 22nd Ave. N.W., 206-684-4089. An informal monthly gathering for listening to and reading poetry aloud. Attendees should bring a few favorite poems. This is a feast of poetry, not a food event.
 
 
For more information, call the Library at 206-386-4636 or Ask a Librarian.