Celebrate Amesbury Poetry Month with local poetry events!
Brought to you by the Amesbury Poet Laureate Committee, the Amesbury Public Library, the Amesbury Cultural Council, and more. A local celebration of National Poetry Month.
Upcoming Events
Bryan Riley at the Gloucester Writers Center
Join Poet Laureate, Bryan Riley, for an Open Mic Night at the Gloucester Writers Center!
Poemapalooza!
MARK YOUR CALENDARS! The Amesbury Cultural Council and Poet Laureate Program are absolutely THRILLED to announce our Poemapalooza!
Head on over to the JOHN GREENLEAF WHITTIER HOME AND MUSEUM for an afternoon of poetry, hosted by our Poet Laureate, Bryan Riley.
When: Saturday, April 25, 2025 from 4 to 7 PM
Where: John Greenleaf Whittier Home and Museum, 86 Friend St. Amesbury, MA
Newburyport Literary Festival
Come enjoy a full weekend of events celebrating literature and poetry in Newburyport! Events include talks, panels, and more.
For a detailed schedule, see the link below:
Entries due: Gathering of Verses High School Poetry Contest
High school students: submit your poems for the 11th Annual Gathering of Verses High School Poetry Contest!
To enter, send your poem and entry form to Christina Bryant at chrisbryant1@comcast.net by April 20th. Please be sure to read all criteria and guidelines on the entry form:
River Bards Anthology Celebration
CELEBRATION & POETRY NIGHT
Celebrate 10 years of poetry with the Haverhill River Bards and the release of Voices of the River Bards. Pick up or order a copy, celebrate together, and enjoy an open mic with poets from the anthology. – 43 Washington Street!