For Librarians
Poets House believes librarians are a critical link between writers and readers. Over the last 20 years, we have been committed to working with librarians across the country to encourage familiarity with the diversity of contemporary poetry and understanding poetry's unique ability to engage young people, bring together communities, and transform individual lives.
Programs
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Poetry in The Branches (PiTB)
Through Poetry in The Branches (PiTB), Poets House has trained hundreds of librarians nationally, reached thousands of new poetry readers, and changed the way participating library branches provide poetry services and develop poetry audiences and collections.
Learn more about the components of Poetry in The Branches:
- The Poetry in The Branches National Institute — a weekend-long intensive training in the PiTB model.
- The Poetry in The Branches Sourcebook — a step-by-step guide to the PiTB model for librarians.
Other PiTB programs include:
- The Language of Conservation (Poetry in the Zoos)
- One City, Many Poems
- Special events to inspire and support librarians
