Bainbridge Island Poet Laureate

10/28/2026

Thanks to everyone who participated in Pop-up Poetry at the Farmers Market this summer. See you next Market Season!

10/27/2026

We had a great time hosting Lisbeth White and listening to her read from American Sycamore, as well as new poems. Thanks for your beautiful work, Lisbeth White! 📚🍁

10/14/2026

Seeking Poetry Submissions for the 2027 Anthology!

https://www.bainbridgeislandpoetlaureate.org/poetry-corners

10/08/2026

Happy pub week to Layli Long Soldier for WE, and all our thanks to her and Rena Priest for visiting Bainbridge Island during the Book Festival! This book— I can’t get over it, or the illuminating presentation Layli gave and the conversation she and Rena had about it. ✨

10/03/2026

Please join us in welcoming Lisbeth White as our featured reader at this month’s Third Thursday! As always, we’ll be at the Bainbridge Public Library at 7 pm. Open mic sign up at 6:45. See you there 📚✨

09/25/2026

We had a great time welcoming Katy E. Ellis and Susan Rich for September’s Third Thursday. Thanks to them for reading! And thanks always to our wonderful board members who keep everything running smoothly. 👀 Here’s looking at you, Barb and Sheila.

09/22/2026

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09/12/2026

09/09/2026

Open Mic next week! Featured poets Susan Rich and Katy E. Ellis will grace the podium next Thursday evening for a fun night of poetry! This event is part of the Third Thursday poetry series held at the BI Library.

09/02/2026