Poetry Events 2023

Complimentary poetry workshops are open to poets of all levels. An RSVP is not required for workshops.  

Caffeinated Verse: includes a featured reader, followed by an open mic format. Workshops take place in-person.

• March 18, 2023, 11:00 AM, Malibu Library, featuring Cynthia Good and James Blatt
• May 20, 2023, 11:00 AM, Malibu Library, featuring Chloe Loquet, Janet Goldberg, and Carol Davis

The Write Time: Malibu Poet Laureate Ann Buxie will use prompts and examples to explore different forms of poetry, inspire poetry approaches, and encourage new works. Workshops take place in-person.

• February 18, 2023, 11:00 AM, Malibu Library, featuring Dorothy Randall Gray
• April 29, 2023, 11:00 AM, Malibu Library, featuring Ericha Scott

Jubilations: Hosted by the Malibu Library and Malibu Poet Laureate Ann Buxie. A gathering themed to celebrate joy in a time of whelming possibilities, to give voice to the true nature of vitality modeled on the natural world, to attend to the power of love and joy. Gathering is open air and features selected poets, and open mic, and conversation. Complimentary and an RSVP is not required.

• January 26, 2023, 5:00 PM, Malibu Library 
• April 20, 2023, 5:00 PM, Malibu Library