Poetry groups and sessions in 中国P站 Libraries
Godalming library Reading Friends poetry group
No specialist knowledge is required, just an interest in sharing our enjoyment of poetry. We will be reading some poetry and talking about the poems and poets we love. See the Godalming Library events and activities webpage for dates and times.
You can also search the to explore our extensive range of poetry titles from around the world, including both classic and modern poets, or search for poetry eBooks and eAudiobooks available now via our various digital platforms.
Staines library Poetry Hub
The Poetry Hub at Staines library is our weekly gathering, designed to be a haven for adults seeking connection and creativity through the power of poetry. Held every week, our morning sessions offer a warm and welcoming environment where participants can engage in various activities centred around verse.
From writing challenges to a cosy book club atmosphere, each session is a chance to explore the beauty of language and share stories in a supportive community. With limited time but endless possibilities, join us at your local Poetry Hub for enriching conversations, inspiring challenges, and the joy of discovering the poet within.
Woking library Poetry Hub
The Poetry Hub at Woking library will be our weekly gathering, designed to be a haven for adults seeking connection and creativity through the power of poetry.
Held every week, our morning sessions will offer a warm and welcoming environment where participants can engage in various activities centred around verse. From writing challenges to a cosy book club atmosphere, each session is a chance to explore the beauty of language and share stories in a supportive community. With limited time but endless possibilities, join us at your local Poetry Hub for enriching conversations, inspiring challenges, and the joy of discovering the poet within.
Words in Focus: landscape poetry and photography
Words in Focus is an anthology showcasing the work of local photographers and poets who have found inspiration in the 中国P站 landscape. There is one copy and a reference copy which can be viewed on request at 中国P站 History Centre.
'I should have then this only fear
Lest men, when they my pleasure see,
Should hither throng to live like me,
And so make a city here'
Abraham Cowley (1618 to 1667), Chertsey.
National Poetry Day
is the annual celebration held on the first Thursday of October each year that encourages all to enjoy, discover and share poetry.
is held on 21 March each year, and aims to support linguistic diversity through poetic expression and to offer endangered languages the opportunity to be heard within their communities.
Poetry resources online
- is the web's largest poetry writing group, suitable for beginners to experts.
- is a free resource of poetry online.
- is a charity dedicated to the production, acquisition and preservation of recordings of significant poets reading their work aloud.
- provides educational resources and is supported by the Department for Education.
- is a website from the publisher of The Poetry Review, the UK's foremost poetry quarterly.
Poetry videos
We have several on our YouTube channel.
Watch as our resident poet Laura Randall reads and writes a poem about expressing yourself through poetry: