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Join poets, writers, and poetry lovers for a day of readings, creativity, and appreciation of the voices that make Ohio’s literary community vibrant.
Each year, the Ohio Poetry Day (OPD) Association hosts a celebration of poetry in a different Ohio city. The event features a Friday night gathering and a Saturday of readings and a workshop. This year’s 90th annual Ohio Poetry Day event – held in Toledo – partners with an Art Loop hosted by The Arts Commission for an afternoon of readings by writers from around the state, poetry-themed activities, word games and puzzles, typewriters and a pop-up poetry bookstore.
The Arts Commission is delighted to introduce two new Poets Laureate to the Toledo community: Ohio’s new Laureate, Edward A. Julian Sr. from Columbus, and Lucas County’s newly-appointed Laureate (to be announced September 8). Together with readings by former Laureates Joel Lipman, Jim Ferris and Jonie McIntire all together in one space, it’s a day of poetry not to be missed.
Admission and all activities are free; Food and books available for purchase.
Sensory Considerations: Crafts and activities will take place in our atrium and Fact and Fiction section that contain a mix of natural and artificial light. Expect volume level to be commensurate with crowd size, which may vary.
Accessibility Details: Located on the first floor, accessed by elevator and/or stairs. Tile or low pile carpet throughout the building. Limited free parking is available in the attached garage. A limited number of mobility assistance scooters will be available for use.
Please call Public Services at 419-259-5293 to request an accommodation at least two weeks prior to the program date.
