Vitamin P: a Series of Poetry

Workshops and Readings

Led by Mara Luisa Arroyo
Saturday, August 2, 12:30-2:30 p.m.

Writing Workshop: Come prepared to read and to discuss poems by established poets in
the frst hour. In the second, engage in writing prompts inspired by the very poems we read
together, and then share aloud your ideas for new poems.
Indian Orchard Branch Library, 44 Oak Street, 413-263-6846
Saturday, September 13, 12:30-2:30 p.m.
Poetry Reading: Listen as local poets share their work in this family-friendly, bilingual event (Spanish
& English). Preregistration is required for all poets who would like to read; call 413-263-6846, or sign up
online. Mara will accept as many entries as can be accommodated in this two hour reading. Copies of the
poets books and audio materials will be available for purchase.
Indian Orchard Branch Library, 44 Oak Street, 413-263-6846
Saturday, October 11, 1-3 p.m.
Ekphrasis: This creative workshop allows poets to fnd inspiration from displayed paintings, sculpture,
and/or other visual arts, and to then write poetry in response to that inspiration. Its fun, and always very
popular. Adult poets of all stages are welcome, including novices.
Central Library Community Room, 220 State Street, 413-263-6828
Award-winning multilingual poet and educator, Mara Luisa Arroyo has facilitated numerous
poetry workshops, including the 2012 Split This Rock Poetry Festival in Washington, D.C.,
and has performed in various parts of the country and in Puerto Rico. Her publications include
Gathering Words: Recogiendo Palabras (Bilingual Press: 2008), Touching and Naming the Roots
of This Tree (self-published chapbook, 2007) as well as many poems in various journals.
Saturday, November 15, 12:30-2:30 p.m.

Writing Workshop: Come prepared to read and to discuss poems by established poets in
the frst hour. In the second, engage in writing prompts inspired by the very poems we read
together, and then share aloud your ideas for new poems.
Indian Orchard Branch Library, 44 Oak Street, 413-263-6846
Saturday, December 13, 12:30-2:30 p.m.
Poetry Reading: Listen as local poets share their work in this family-friendly, bilingual event (Spanish
& English). Preregistration is required for all poets who would like to read; call 413-263-6846, or sign up
online. Mara will accept as many entries as can be accommodated in this two hour reading. Copies of the
poets books and audio materials will be available for purchase.
Indian Orchard Branch Library, 44 Oak Street, 413-263-6846
Appropriate for adults. Sign up at our Events Calendar at
www.springfeldlibrary.org
Springfeld City Library - A Brighter Future for Springfeld Today