Monthly Poetry Readings

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Amesbury’s Monthly Poetry Reading Series is hosted by Bryan Riley, Amesbury’s current Poet Laureate. Depending on the season, readings are held in either the Costello Center, 68 Elm St, Amesbury, or in the garden at the Whittier Home, 86 Friend Street, Amesbury, as well as broadcast virtually on Zoom.

Readings are broadcast via Zoom all year round.

Live poetry, every month

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About the Poet Laureate Program

Next Reading: Bob Whelan

Join Amesbury Poet Laureate Bryan Riley in welcoming this month's featured poets to the Amesbury Monthly Poetry Reading! Enjoy the incredible work of Bob Whelan in person.

When: Wednesday, October 14, 2026 | 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: The John Greenleaf Whittier Home, 86 Friend Street Amesbury, MA 01913

American poet Bob Whelan is the founder and organizer of the Rockport International Poetry Festival and serves as the Poet Laureate of Rockport, Massachusetts.

In 2022, he received a Silver Medal at the Naoussa International Poetry Festival for his contribution to the Advancement of World Poetry. His poems have appeared in numerous anthologies and journals, and he is a beloved voice at open mics across Boston, New England, and internationally.

Most recently, in 2025, Bob’s poetry was included in the Lunar Codex, a NASA project that sent poetry and art to the surface of the Moon, creating a digital archive for future space explorers.

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