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Oxford Poetry Library @oxpoetrylibrary.bsky.social · 7h

This weekend! Reading Circle is back on Saturday 2pm at The Community Works!

Allow established writers (and prolific readers) Carl Tomlinson and Vanessa Lampert introduce you to some poems you've probably never read before, share your thoughts about it, or just immerse yourself in some new poetry.

The Reading Circle

People who never read poetry don’t write poems that are worth reading – Wendy Cope

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Oxford Poetry Library @oxpoetrylibrary.bsky.social · 2d

Want to make your writing better? We suggest READING more! And we've got just the workshop for you: Reading Circle, returning on the 18 October at 2pm, The Community Works. All welcome to come discover new poems, chat about it, and share your FEELINGS. We love to see it ✨

The Reading Circle

People who never read poetry don’t write poems that are worth reading – Wendy Cope

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Oxford Poetry Library @oxpoetrylibrary.bsky.social · 3d

Last call for Getting Started With Poetry! Tonight at 7pm at The Community Works, our free workshop series for poetic beginners, reconvenes.

Tickets to attend are mandatory so we can track numbers - get them here: oxfordpoetrylibrary.com/event/gettin...

Getting Started with Poetry

Whether you’ve never written a poem before, have just started to write, or aren’t sure if what you’re writing is poetry, this monthly workshop is a chance to carve out some time for writing. In eac…

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Oxford Poetry Library @oxpoetrylibrary.bsky.social · 4d

Have you heard of the wonderful Kerensa? They're joining us at Resusci-Anne on 25 October at 7pm, an evening of theatre, poetry, and sea-shanties! You're not gonna want to mis this one. Find out more about this exclusive event at tinyurl.com/ResusciAnneOPL

Resusci-Anne (and the Personal Displays of Affection)

Join us on 25 October at 7pm for an exclusive production of Resusci-Anne, an evening of theatre, poetry, and sea-shanties! Resusci Anne (and the Personal Displays of Affection) drags up the lore su…

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Oxford Poetry Library @oxpoetrylibrary.bsky.social · 5d

We've got something pretty special in store for Halloween! Join us on 31 Oct at 11.30am for the usual open mic antics of The Hip Crowd plus an extended reading from Lizzie Shannon-Little and Gerard Lewis, presenting their new book, The Tale of the Propeller Man and Other Stories.

The Hip Crowd open mic: Halloween special

Hey! The rumours are true. It’s… The Hip Crowd Open Mic! Oxford Poetry Library and Makespace Oxford bring you an open mic event especially for folks with babes-in-arms, but also open to all and eve…

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Oxford Poetry Library @oxpoetrylibrary.bsky.social · 6d

oxfordpoetrylibrary.com/event/the-sh... - The Shape of Poetry, our online workshop series for anyone looking for a space to experiment with poetic form, returns TOMORROW at 2pm! Tickets are mandatory, get them at the link above!

The Shape of Poetry

Note that these sessions will take place online – links to the Zoom sessions will be circulated to those who have registered in advance of these events. Many of us feel intimidated by formal poetr…

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Oxford Poetry Library @oxpoetrylibrary.bsky.social · 8d

October 25th is a big day at OPL! We are joined by the geniuses behind Resusci-Anne for a double-bill of exciting, noisy, playful, and immersive events: a FREE Workshop, "What’s That Sound" all about noise and poetry, followed by Resusci-Anne, a performance about sea-shanties and storytelling.

Resusci-Anne (and the Personal Displays of Affection)

Join us on 25 October at 7pm for an exclusive production of Resusci-Anne, an evening of theatre, poetry, and sea-shanties! Resusci Anne (and the Personal Displays of Affection) drags up the lore su…

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Oxford Poetry Library @oxpoetrylibrary.bsky.social · 9d

Getting Started With Poetry returns a week Monday (13 October) at 7pm at The Community Works - if you've always wanted to experiment with writing this is for you.

Although the event is FREE, tickets are required - get them here

Getting Started with Poetry

Whether you’ve never written a poem before, have just started to write, or aren’t sure if what you’re writing is poetry, this monthly workshop is a chance to carve out some time for writing. In eac…

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Oxford Poetry Library @oxpoetrylibrary.bsky.social · 10d

Reading Circle is back!

Autumn is the best time for reading, so why not get yourself acquainted with some new poetry and come along to our reading workshop on 18 October at 2pm at The Community Works. Discover new poetry and chat about it with some nice people. What's not to love!

The Reading Circle

People who never read poetry don’t write poems that are worth reading – Wendy Cope

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Oxford Poetry Library @oxpoetrylibrary.bsky.social · 10d

This Is Just To Say is back featuring Daniel Revach on the theme of EXILE tomorrow at the Community Works! Do come along, bring your work - we can't wait to hear it.

All details around sign-up and performing linked below:

This Is Just to Say: spoken word open mic

Oxford Poetry Library presents a spoken word open mic night! Join us in the library on the first Tuesday of every month to enjoy all manner of word-weaving, story-sharing, and spell-casting. We wel…

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Oxford Poetry Library @oxpoetrylibrary.bsky.social · 12d

Reminder that The Shape of Poetry, our workshop for experimenting with poetic form, returns a week today ONLINE from 2–4pm GMT!

oxfordpoetrylibrary.com/event/the-sh... - ticket link and more info here!

The Shape of Poetry

Note that these sessions will take place online – links to the Zoom sessions will be circulated to those who have registered in advance of these events. Many of us feel intimidated by formal poetr…

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Oxford Poetry Library @oxpoetrylibrary.bsky.social · 15d

If your poetry was a noise what would it be? On a typical day which noises make themselves known? Are there certain sounds that remind you of home? Find out at this FREE exclusive workshop about poetry and noise run by the geniuses behind Resusci-Anne on Oct 25. Full details here:

What’s that Sound?: An Experimental Workshop on Poetry and Noise

If your poetry was a noise what would it be? On a typical day which noises make themselves known? Are there certain sounds that remind you of home? Join us, makers Raina, Holly and Gael for an afte…

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Oxford Poetry Library @oxpoetrylibrary.bsky.social · 16d

Have you got tickets yet for Resusci-Anne? On 25 October at 7pm, we bring you an evening of poetry and sea-shanties, plus music from the electrifying Kerensa. You don't want to miss this immersive, spell-binding night of noisy storytelling...

Resusci-Anne (and the Personal Displays of Affection)

Join us on 25 October at 7pm for an exclusive production of Resusci-Anne, an evening of theatre, poetry, and sea-shanties! Resusci Anne (and the Personal Displays of Affection) drags up the lore su…

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Oxford Poetry Library @oxpoetrylibrary.bsky.social · 17d

Don't miss October's edition of This Is Just To Say, our monthly open mic that invites all manner of word-weaving, story-sharing, and spell-casting. Come along on 7 October at 7.30pm (7pm to sign up to perform) at The Community Works. Theme is EXILE. Full details:

This Is Just to Say: spoken word open mic

Oxford Poetry Library presents a spoken word open mic night! Join us in the library on the first Tuesday of every month to enjoy all manner of word-weaving, story-sharing, and spell-casting. We wel…

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Oxford Poetry Library @oxpoetrylibrary.bsky.social · 18d

Did you know we have a mailing list? Keep up to date with our weekly goings-on, latest events, news and announcements straight to your inbox! Just one email a week, and no spam 🐽 , we promise! Sign up at the link here:

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Oxford Poetry Library @oxpoetrylibrary.bsky.social · 20d

📢 VENUE CHANGE! 📢

Cheeky update about Resusci-Anne, the stellar show we are bringing to you all on Oct 25. This will now take place at The Nest, the exciting new venue run by YWMP at 33-35 Little Clarendon St. Take heed and get a ticket if you haven't already! www.eventbrite.com/e/resusci-an...

Resusci-Anne (and the Personal Displays of Affection)

Join us on 25 October at 7pm for an exclusive production of Resusci-Anne, an evening of theatre, poetry, and sea-shanties!

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Oxford Poetry Library @oxpoetrylibrary.bsky.social · 21d

Did you hear the news about Resusci-Anne, a show of poetry and sea-shanties which is coming to OPL on 25 October? The geniuses behind this production are also running a workshop on the very same day all about noise and poetry! Full details here:

What’s that Sound?: An Experimental Workshop on Poetry and Noise

If your poetry was a noise what would it be? On a typical day which noises make themselves known? Are there certain sounds that remind you of home? Join us, makers Raina, Holly and Gael for an afte…

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Oxford Poetry Library @oxpoetrylibrary.bsky.social · 23d

This Sunday, Ben Bollig and Mark Leech will be taking the reigns at Drafting Table. Their session will enable you to explore the possibilities and creative opportunities of poetry translation. Find out more here: oxfordpoetrylibrary.com/event/benand...

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Oxford Poetry Library @oxpoetrylibrary.bsky.social · 23d

This Friday! A daytime stage for poetry, music, storytelling & more (and bring your baby if you've got one) 🍼 Performers arrive 11am to sign up for a 11:30am start

Come share your voice and soak up the wholesome, groovy vibes.

The Hip Crowd open mic

Hey! The rumours are true. It’s… The Hip Crowd Open Mic! Oxford Poetry Library and Makespace Oxford bring you an open mic event especially for folks with babes-in-arms, but also open to all and eve…

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Oxford Poetry Library @oxpoetrylibrary.bsky.social · 23d

Announcing our theme and featured poet for this month's This Is Just To Say! We can't wait to welcome Daniel Revach, excellent poet and long-term OPL volunteer/facilitator, to be the featured performer at our 7 October edition of TIJTS. Theme is EXILE 🙅 Full details here:

This Is Just to Say: spoken word open mic

Oxford Poetry Library presents a spoken word open mic night! Join us in the library on the first Tuesday of every month to enjoy all manner of word-weaving, story-sharing, and spell-casting. We wel…

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Oxford Poetry Library @oxpoetrylibrary.bsky.social · 27d

Some very exciting things coming to the library next month... We are delighted to welcome Resusci-Anne on 25 October at 7pm for an exclusive evening of theatre, poetry, and sea-shanties! Full details here 🌊

Resusci-Anne (and the Personal Displays of Affection)

Join us on 25 October at 7pm for an exclusive production of Resusci-Anne, an evening of theatre, poetry, and sea-shanties! Resusci Anne (and the Personal Displays of Affection) drags up the lore su…

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Oxford Poetry Library @oxpoetrylibrary.bsky.social · 27d

Tomorrow! Reading Circle returns! 20 September at 2pm at The Community Works!

The Reading Circle

People who never read poetry don’t write poems that are worth reading – Wendy Cope

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Fusion Arts Oxford @fusionartsox.bsky.social · 28d

Fusion Arts Presents…
FOCUS 2025: Xeno-space at DEPOT 25

Xeno-Space is a ‘live’ exhibition concept that extends the notion of what a gallery space is and what it is capable of doing.

Curated by Sunil Shah

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Free, Book here depot.artsvp.com/71f388?link=...

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Oxford Poetry Library @oxpoetrylibrary.bsky.social · 29d

The Hip Crowd is BACK next week! OPL and Makespace Oxford bring you an open mic event especially for folks with babes-in-arms, but also open to all and everyone. Join us on 26 September at 11.30 (11am to sign up if you want to perform!)

The Hip Crowd open mic

Hey! The rumours are true. It’s… The Hip Crowd Open Mic! Oxford Poetry Library and Makespace Oxford bring you an open mic event especially for folks with babes-in-arms, but also open to all and eve…

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Oxford Poetry Library @oxpoetrylibrary.bsky.social · Sep 16

Reading Circle returns this week! Come on Saturday 20 Sept at 2pm to OPL’s poetry reading group where we’ll share and discuss poems written in the 20th and 21st centuries in a relaxed and inclusive peer-led environment. Full details and booking here:

The Reading Circle

People who never read poetry don’t write poems that are worth reading – Wendy Cope

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