Help Shape the Future of Poets House
Poets House is turning to our community for guidance as we restructure. We invite you to share your thoughts with us here.
Announcing the Search for a New Executive Director
By Poets House Board of Directors
Posted May 1, 2022
Poets House is pleased to announce the opening of our search for a visionary new Executive Director.
Home away from Home, Poets House
By Naomi Shihab Nye
Posted Mar 22, 2022
Young People’s Poet Laureate Naomi Shihab Nye reflects on her myriad experiences at Poets House over the years.
Construction Update: February
Posted Feb 11, 2022
This was an exciting week in the life of Poets House. The repair work has begun, and it’s wonderful to see progress.
Hard Hat Reading Series
Posted Jan 11, 2022
In August 2021, Poets House suffered a flood. While we rebuild, check out the Hard Hat Reading Series, in which poets read from the collection.
A Letter from Cornelius Eady, Poets House Interim Director
By Cornelius Eady
Posted Dec 6, 2021
Cornelius Eady, our new Interim Director, introduces himself and shares news about the future of Poets House.
Poets House Reopening FAQ
Posted Dec 1, 2021
Do you have questions about Poets House’s upcoming reopening? Find the answers here, in our FAQ.
An Update from Poets House
Posted Oct 22, 2021
A quick update from our library about what’s next: a new Interim Director, a listening campaign, and our planned reopening in 2022.
Poets House Board Responds to Former Staff
By Poets House Board of Directors
Posted Nov 20, 2020
On November 16, Poets House was forced to cease operations. We believe it’s important that you better understand the situation we were in.
Press Release: Poets House Announces Temporary Suspension of Operations
By Poets House Board of Directors
Posted Nov 16, 2020
Poets House will suspend operations indefinitely, effective immediately, due to budgetary issues caused by the Coronavirus.