April 11, 2-3 p.m. | An afternoon of jazz and poetry, Opalka Gallery, Albany: Enjoy an afternoon of poetry readings interspersed with jazz from EW Duo, hosted by Stage & Stanza host and poet Carol Durant. Learn more.
April 14, 4-5 p.m. | Poetry workshop with Skribblers Magazine at the Delaware Branch of the Albany Public Library: Dr. Tammy Ellis-Robinson, a poet and managing editor of Skribblers Magazine, leads this workshop for children, tweens and teens. Attendees will build narratives through poetry, explore rhyme and free verse, and end with an open-mic portion. Learn more.
April 20, 6-7:30 p.m. | Writers’ Workshop: Poetry and short story, Howe Branch of the Albany Public Library: This workshop for adults offers tips and prompts for writing poetry and short stories. Learn more.
April 21, 6-7 p.m. | Poetry reading with Caitlin Conlon at Bach Branch of the Albany Public Library: Local poet Caitlin Conlon reads poems from her recently published collection, “Burning the Ghost Light.” Learn more.
April 22, 6-7:30 p.m. | Scrabble tile coasters, Pine Hills Branch of the Albany Public Library: Celebrate National Poetry Month and DIY some coasters with Scrabble tiles. Registration is required. Learn more.