The only poetry book published by Diane Burns during her lifetime is now available in digitized form after being long out of print. Plus related events!
The library is closed but we have many digital initiatives for our community.
A Note From Lee Briccetti, Our Executive Director
For only the second time in 32 years the library is temporarily closed, until further notice. Events we planned for the spring are moving online and we’ve introduced a range of new digital offerings. In the past, you came to Poets House for poetry books and programs and to enjoy the community of poets—now Poets House is bringing programs and services to you, wherever you are. Read More…
Upcoming Events
Online Program: Poets House Presents: Diane Glancy
May 29, 2020 | 12:00 pmDiane Glancy reads from her new book, “Island of the Innocent: A Consideration of the Book of Job” (Turtle Point Press, 2020). May 29 | Noon (EST).
Online Program: Poets House Presents: Mark Doty
Jun 5, 2020 | 12:00 pmMark Doty reads from his new book What Is the Grass: Walt Whitman In My Life (W. W. Norton Company, 2020) from his home in the West Village, NY. June…
Online Program: Passwords: Whitman in My Life with Mark Doty
Jun 8, 2020 | 7:00 pmIn celebration of “What Is the Grass: Walt Whitman in My Life,” poet Mark Doty explores the many ways in which Walt Whitman revolutionized American poetry.
From the Blog
Bob Holman on endangered languages, activism, nature poetry & more
In this recorded online program, poet and filmmaker Bob Holman shares a documentary short, reads poetry, and sings a little John Prine.
Diane Glancy on the book of Job, Amy Hale & Timothy Liu on occultist Ithell Colquhoun & other online conversations
Watch Diane Glancy draw connections between the book of Job and Native American history, Timothy Lieu wield Tarot cards, and more.
“This Book is a True Story”—Now digitized: Riding the One-Eyed Ford by Diane Burns
The only poetry book published by Diane Burns during her lifetime is now available in digitized form after being long out of print. Plus related events!
Bob Holman on endangered languages, activism, nature poetry & more
In this recorded online program, poet and filmmaker Bob Holman shares a documentary short, reads poetry, and sings a little John Prine.
Diane Glancy on the book of Job, Amy Hale & Timothy Liu on occultist Ithell Colquhoun & other online conversations
Watch Diane Glancy draw connections between the book of Job and Native American history, Timothy Lieu wield Tarot cards, and more.