Ohio Poetry Day | Activities
Saturday, October 17
12:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library
AnnexExplore interactive activities designed to celebrate the power and joy of poetry for all ages and experience levels.
Activity stations (12:00 – 4:00 PM):
- Typewriters by Dan Peterson
- Poetry-themed art stations
- Flyku | Rosemarie Wilson
- Poetry on Demand | Tony Brewer
- Feather poem prompts | Simone Spruce
- Wire-bound books | Stefanie Hathaway
- Fall-apart books | Tim Geiger
- Toledo Museum of Art (1-2 activities)
- Ode to the Zip Code | Audrey Johnson
- Scrap4Art activity
- Book buttons | Library
- 577 Foundation activity
Sensory Considerations: The activities section will take place in an open space that contains 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.
Main Library
- 95 Windows PCs
- 9 Windows laptops
- 15 MACs
- 20 children’s PCs
- 4 children's early learning stations
- 2 book scan stations
- Making equipment
- Free Wi-Fi
- 100 person Community Room
- 214 person Large Glass Room
- 312 person McMaster Center
- 200 person McMaster Lobby
- Faxing, copying, scanning
- 300 parking spots (includes 9 handicapped accessible spots)
- 2 electric vehicle charging stations
- 10 bicycle spots
