Reading Series

Our Signature Library Series is a diverse and long-standing literary program that celebrates poetry in all its forms. We feature a wide range of poets, including local, regional, and national talents, as well as emerging writers. Our past readers have included Pulitzer Prize nominees, state and city poets laureate, academic faculty, performance poets, and young writers mentored by Writers in the Schools.

Our online poetry event takes place on the first Saturday of each month at 2:00 PM. Please register in advance using the link provided on our homepage calendar. An open mic session will be held at halftime, offering participants the opportunity to share their own or another poet's work.

“After-Words”, where poets and the audience gather for conversation at a neighborhood eatery, is still suspended.

March 2025 In-person Reading

Music: Chill with Me by Tubebackr | To listen to the whole track, visit the link provided.

May 2025 Featured Poets

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April 2025

While Public Poetry will not be hosting its usual reading in April 2025 due to our celebration of the 2025 REELpoetry Film Festival, we take this opportunity to recognize a significant milestone: our 14-year partnership with the Houston Public Library. This collaboration began on April 11, 2011, with the launch of our free Poetry Reading Series, a memorable event featuring former Houston Mayor Annise Parker reading poetry, including one of her own pieces.

We deeply appreciate your support, which makes Public Poetry possible. We look forward to connecting with you at our future in-person and online reading events.

March 2025 Featured Poets