The first-ever community poetry reading at Jones Public Library was held April 11 with a dozen budding poets taking turns at the podium to read their favorite poems.
Some opted for simpler poems from Shel Silverstein and Dr. Suess while others picked more challenging compositions. A professional poet attended and performed three original poems.
With the success of the first event, the library is now considering hosting poetry readings once a month, said Sidnee Srader, children’s librarian.
“You do not have to be a performer to participate,” Srader said. “Just pick a poem to read from a book. There is no need to be shy or nervous.”
Srader performed one of her favorite poems, “My Many-Colored Days” by Dr. Suess.
The date of the next poetry reading has not been set, so Srader recommends checking with the library. Coffee and cookies are served at the gatherings.
For more information, call Jones Public Library at 936-258-7060 or stop by at 801 S. Cleveland St. (inside the Dayton Community Center).