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Blackout Poetry Slam

Celebrate Teens Read Month
2025-10-16 18:00:00 2025-10-16 19:30:00 America/Chicago Blackout Poetry Slam Celebrate Teens Read Month at our pop-up poetry café! Make poetry from old book pages, then take the mic and share your work — or just chill with a snack and listen. No pressure, all creativity. Zarrow Regional Library

Thursday, October 16
6:00pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-10-16 18:00:00 2025-10-16 19:30:00 America/Chicago Blackout Poetry Slam Celebrate Teens Read Month at our pop-up poetry café! Make poetry from old book pages, then take the mic and share your work — or just chill with a snack and listen. No pressure, all creativity. Zarrow Regional Library

Zarrow Regional Library

South Meeting Room

Celebrate Teens Read Month at our pop-up poetry café! Make poetry from old book pages, then take the mic and share your work — or just chill with a snack and listen. No pressure, all creativity.

We’re bringing the full slam experience — cozy tables, café-style snacks, smooth ambiance and even a set of bongos to keep the beat. Blackout poetry is a playful, visual style of writing where you take a page from an old book and “black out” most of the words, leaving only the ones you choose to form a brand-new poem. When you're ready, step up to the mic and share your creation — or just relax, enjoy a snack and listen to others.

Whether you’re a seasoned poet or just curious to try something new, there’s no pressure, only creativity. All supplies are provided.

Zarrow Regional Library
Phone: 918.549.7323

Branch manager
Kelly Bayles
Hours
Mon, Sep 15 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Sep 16 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Sep 17 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Sep 18 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Sep 19 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Sep 20 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Sep 21 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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Wed, Sep 17, 11:00am - 11:30am
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North Meeting Room
Join the Heartland Harmony Dulcimer Club as they share their love of music. Come to practice, learn or just listen to the sweet sounds of the dulcimer. For all ages.
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Wed, Sep 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room
Bring the whole family for this 0-to-5 storytime. There’s something for everyone – simple songs and books for the little ones, more interactive stories and activities for... more
Bring the whole family for this 0-to-5 storytime. There’s something for everyone – simple songs and books for the little ones, more interactive stories and activities for your older children.
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Wed, Sep 24, 11:00am - 11:30am
For babies, toddlers and preschoolers, playing is learning. Join us for games, toys and activities that foster critical early literacy skills.
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Storytime Room
Learn to play the world-renowned tabletop role-playing game. All experience levels are welcome. For teens and tweens.
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Heartland Harmony Dulcimer Club
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North Meeting Room
Join the Heartland Harmony Dulcimer Club as they share their love of music. Come to practice, learn or just listen to the sweet sounds of the dulcimer. For all ages.
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Storytime Room
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Build A Reader: Stay and Play
Wed, Oct 01, 11:00am - 11:30am
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Storytime Room
Learn to play the world-renowned tabletop role-playing game. All experience levels are welcome. For teens and tweens.
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Join the Heartland Harmony Dulcimer Club as they share their love of music. Come to practice, learn or just listen to the sweet sounds of the dulcimer. For all ages.
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Wed, Oct 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room
Bring the whole family for this 0-to-5 storytime. There’s something for everyone – simple songs and books for the little ones, more interactive stories and activities for... more
Bring the whole family for this 0-to-5 storytime. There’s something for everyone – simple songs and books for the little ones, more interactive stories and activities for your older children.
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Wed, Oct 08, 11:00am - 11:30am
For babies, toddlers and preschoolers, playing is learning. Join us for games, toys and activities that foster critical early literacy skills.
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Storytime Room
Learn to play the world-renowned tabletop role-playing game. All experience levels are welcome. For teens and tweens.
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North Meeting Room
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North Meeting Room
Join the Heartland Harmony Dulcimer Club as they share their love of music. Come to practice, learn or just listen to the sweet sounds of the dulcimer. For all ages.
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Wed, Oct 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room
Bring the whole family for this 0-to-5 storytime. There’s something for everyone – simple songs and books for the little ones, more interactive stories and activities for... more
Bring the whole family for this 0-to-5 storytime. There’s something for everyone – simple songs and books for the little ones, more interactive stories and activities for your older children.
Build A Reader: Stay and Play
Wed, Oct 15, 11:00am - 11:30am
For babies, toddlers and preschoolers, playing is learning. Join us for games, toys and activities that foster critical early literacy skills.
Blackout Poetry Slam - Celebrate Teens Read Month
Thu, Oct 16, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
South Meeting Room
Celebrate Teens Read Month at our pop-up poetry café! Make poetry from old book pages, then take the mic and share your work — or just chill with a snack and listen. No... more
Celebrate Teens Read Month at our pop-up poetry café! Make poetry from old book pages, then take the mic and share your work — or just chill with a snack and listen. No pressure, all creativity.
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