First Friday: Slam Poetry Competition
“What an exciting and inspirational evening!” “I was moved to tears.” These are just some of the ecstatic comments we receive after our teen poetry slams.
If you’ve been before, we know you’ll be back. If you missed the Poetry Slams in the past, now is your chance to hear what all the buzz is about. Twelve high school students perform original spoken word poems for a panel of judges and, most importantly, the audience. The acclaimed poet Jazz Hudson will grace us with her talent and wisdom as our emcee for the evening.
What is First Friday?
Debuting in January 2011 in celebration of the Library's centennial year, the ongoing "First Fridays" and "After Hours" series presents different narratives, ideas and presentations that an audience might otherwise not consider or experience. After Hours is for adults and high school students.
The Venue:
The Library's Main Reading Room is transformed into a beautiful venue for After Hours events. Built in 1966, the Library is nestled among the redwoods in an award-winning building and reflects the diverse intellectual interests of the community.
The Experience:
Programs typically last 90 minutes (includes Q&A). After Hours features a wine reception before and after our program. Patrons enjoy the intimate atmosphere and ability to meet our presenters. Attendance ranges between 115 and 260 people per event.
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“What an exciting and inspirational evening!” “I was moved to tears.” These are just some of the ecstatic comments we receive after our teen poetry slams.
If you’ve been before, we know you’ll be back. If you missed the Poetry Slams in the past, now is your chance to hear what all the buzz is about. Twelve high school students perform original spoken word poems for a panel of judges and, most importantly, the audience. The acclaimed poet Jazz Hudson will grace us with her talent and wisdom as our emcee for the evening.
What is First Friday?
Debuting in January 2011 in celebration of the Library's centennial year, the ongoing "First Fridays" and "After Hours" series presents different narratives, ideas and presentations that an audience might otherwise not consider or experience. After Hours is for adults and high school students.
The Venue:
The Library's Main Reading Room is transformed into a beautiful venue for After Hours events. Built in 1966, the Library is nestled among the redwoods in an award-winning building and reflects the diverse intellectual interests of the community.
The Experience:
Programs typically last 90 minutes (includes Q&A). After Hours features a wine reception before and after our program. Patrons enjoy the intimate atmosphere and ability to meet our presenters. Attendance ranges between 115 and 260 people per event.
First Friday: Slam Poetry Competition
“What an exciting and inspirational evening!” “I was moved to tears.” These are just some of the ecstatic comments we receive after our teen poetry slams.
If you’ve been before, we know you’ll be back. If you missed the Poetry Slams in the past, now is your chance to hear what all the buzz is about. Twelve high school students perform original spoken word poems for a panel of judges and, most importantly, the audience. The acclaimed poet Jazz Hudson will grace us with her talent and wisdom as our emcee for the evening.
What is First Friday?
Debuting in January 2011 in celebration of the Library's centennial year, the ongoing "First Fridays" and "After Hours" series presents different narratives, ideas and presentations that an audience might otherwise not consider or experience. After Hours is for adults and high school students.
The Venue:
The Library's Main Reading Room is transformed into a beautiful venue for After Hours events. Built in 1966, the Library is nestled among the redwoods in an award-winning building and reflects the diverse intellectual interests of the community.
The Experience:
Programs typically last 90 minutes (includes Q&A). After Hours features a wine reception before and after our program. Patrons enjoy the intimate atmosphere and ability to meet our presenters. Attendance ranges between 115 and 260 people per event.
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“What an exciting and inspirational evening!” “I was moved to tears.” These are just some of the ecstatic comments we receive after our teen poetry slams.
If you’ve been before, we know you’ll be back. If you missed the Poetry Slams in the past, now is your chance to hear what all the buzz is about. Twelve high school students perform original spoken word poems for a panel of judges and, most importantly, the audience. The acclaimed poet Jazz Hudson will grace us with her talent and wisdom as our emcee for the evening.
What is First Friday?
Debuting in January 2011 in celebration of the Library's centennial year, the ongoing "First Fridays" and "After Hours" series presents different narratives, ideas and presentations that an audience might otherwise not consider or experience. After Hours is for adults and high school students.
The Venue:
The Library's Main Reading Room is transformed into a beautiful venue for After Hours events. Built in 1966, the Library is nestled among the redwoods in an award-winning building and reflects the diverse intellectual interests of the community.
The Experience:
Programs typically last 90 minutes (includes Q&A). After Hours features a wine reception before and after our program. Patrons enjoy the intimate atmosphere and ability to meet our presenters. Attendance ranges between 115 and 260 people per event.
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