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Cover for the new 69th volume of US 1 Worksheets by Alice Sims-Gunzenhauser

Poetry: "US 1 Worksheets" Launch
2024-11-03 14:00:00 2024-11-03 16:00:00 America/New_York Poetry: "US 1 Worksheets" Launch Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Sunday, November 03
2:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-11-03 14:00:00 2024-11-03 16:00:00 America/New_York Poetry: "US 1 Worksheets" Launch A gathering to mark the publication of the 69th volume of "US 1 Worksheets," the journal of DVP/US 1 Poets Collective. Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Princeton Public Library

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A gathering to mark the publication of the 69th volume of "US 1 Worksheets," the journal of DVP/US 1 Poets Collective.

The public is invited to the publication party of "US 1 Worksheets" volume 69, the annual anthology of Mercer County-based DVP/US 1 Poets Collective. This year's anthology includes work by 141 national and international poets, many of whom will attend to read their poems. Come enjoy an afternoon of diverse voices and lively poetry.

Cover for the 69th volume of "US 1 Worksheets" by Alice Sims-Gunzenhauser.

Presented with support from the National Endowment for the Humanities: Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this programming do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities.

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  • English-language subtitles for films (when available)
  • If there is an accommodation that you need or would like so that you can fully enjoy library programs, please visit our Accommodations Request Form.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Poetry | Humanities | *No Registration |

TAGS: | NEH |

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