Monthly Poetry Readings
Join upcoming readings, register for the Zoom broadcast, and watch past readings.
Amesbury’s Monthly Poetry Reading Series is hosted by Lisa Usani Phillips, Amesbury’s current Poet Laureate, in partnership with the John Greenleaf Whittier Home. During the summer, readings are held 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
Next Reading: Bryan Riley
When: Thursday, September 25, 2025 | 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.
Where: The Costello Center, 68 Elm Street Amesbury, MA 01913 or Zoom
Bryan Riley is an Amesbury-based poet, songwriter, and author, as well as a Board Member of the Amesbury Cultural Council. He was instrumental in the creation of the Amesbury Poet Laureate program, and serves on the Poet Laureate Support Committee as the ACC's co-chairperson. He has written eighteen poetry collections, a novel, and has thirty-seven working songs. Join in person or on Zoom!
Watch past readings on YouTube
Click an image below to watch the recording - please note, not all readings have been recorded.
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