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September 4, 2025

First Thursday in September Poetry….9/4/2025

Theme: A Couple(t) of Cool Cats

12 centuries after his birth, a little white monastery cat lives on in the classic ode “Pangur Bán.” Now, it is your turn to commemorate your Pangur Bàn. A Couple(t) of Cool Cats is a celebration of felidae of all kinds through poetry. Bring an original poem or a classic like “Tyger, Tyger”—everyone will have the chance to read.

7:30 to 9 pm

MC: Emma Ganader

Start: September 4, 2025 7:30 pm
End: September 4, 2025 7:30 pm
Address:
Bloomsburg, PA, 17815, United States

June 5, 2025

Kathleen Radspinner

 

Theme: “How a poem is born, from its inspiration and conception to the labor of bringing it to life.

 

Kathleen Radspinner is a musician, songwriter, and performer originally from Danville PA, a vocalist and piano player who has worked in many styles of music as a soloist and with bands: R&B, Jazz & Blues, Pop, Country, and just about everything but Rap and Hip Hop.  Her longest affiliation as part of a musical pairing was/is as half of “Jerusalem” with Lester Hirsh.  The duo is known for their unique sound and original music.

MC: Lester Hirsh

 

 

Start: June 5, 2025 7:30 pm
End: June 5, 2025 7:30 pm
Venue: Bloomsburg Public Library
Address:
Market Street, Bloomsburg, PA, 17815, United States

May 1, 2025

The poetry of Jane Kenyon

 

Theme: Poems that explore literature, nature, the internal and external landscapesLester Hirsh will take us through the poetry and essays of Jane Kenyon (1947-1995),who published four collections of poetry: Room to Room, The Boat of Quiet Hours, Let Evening Come, and Constance.

 

 

MC: Lester Hirsh

Start: May 1, 2025 7:30 pm
End: May 1, 2025 7:30 pm
Venue: Bloomsburg Public Library
Address:
Market Street, Bloomsbburg , PA, 17815, United States