the poet is a verb

Schedule

Thu Apr 30 2026 at 06:00 pm to 08:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Chapel Hill Public Library | Chapel Hill, NC

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Chapel Hill Poet Laureate Donovan Livingston invites you to the fourth annual installment of “the poet is a verb,” featuring a showcase of Triangle-area poets followed by a community open mic.
This event is free and open to all ages. Learn more: https://www.chapelhillarts.org/calendar/the-poet-is-a-verb/
Part of our 2026 programming for National Poetry Month. The Town has teamed up with Chapel Hill Poet Laureate Dr. Donovan Livingston to offer a sampling of interactive, poetry-inspired experiences in April.
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Chapel Hill Public Library, 100 Library Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27514-3640, United States

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