# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Celebrate Elizabeth Thomas, East Hartford Poet Laureate
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 28 Jun, 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sun, 28 Jun, 2026 at 04:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Join us at the Wickham Library for the launch event of East Hartford’s Inaugural Poet Laureate, Elizabeth Thomas. Elizabeth is a published writer and educator who provides programs that celebrate the feel of your pen across paper or your voice through a microphone. As Poet Laureate, her focus will be the creation of writing communities for all ages. She’s passionate about inter-generational events, so expect to see upcoming opportunities to mix and mingle while enjoying both written and spoken word. If so inclined, bring a short (1 page or less) poem to possibly share. Five readers will be randomly drawn from a hat throughout the event. Also expect some ‘world famous’ invitees to share the mic! For adults and teens. 

This event is co-sponsored by the East Hartford Commission on Culture and Fine Arts. 

Light refreshments will be provided. Register for a reminder on the library's calendar of events: https://easthartfordct.libcal.com/event/16846782
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/east-hartford/celebrate-elizabeth-thomas-east-hartford-poet-laureate/200030146721147
- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, fine-arts, calendar, spoken-word
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 9

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: East Hartford
- **state**: CT
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Wickham Memorial Library
- **lat**: 41.77942
- **long**: -72.61152
- **full address**: Wickham Memorial Library, 656 Burnside Ave, East Hartford, CT 06108-3587, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Celebrate Elizabeth Thomas, East Hartford Poet Laureate being held?
  - **A:** Celebrate Elizabeth Thomas, East Hartford Poet Laureate takes place on Sun, 28 Jun, 2026 at 02:00 pm to Sun, 28 Jun, 2026 at 04:00 pm at Wickham Memorial Library, 656 Burnside Ave, East Hartford, CT 06108-3587, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Celebrate Elizabeth Thomas, East Hartford Poet Laureate?
  - **A:** Celebrate Elizabeth Thomas, East Hartford Poet Laureate is organized by East Hartford Public Library.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Celebrate Elizabeth Thomas, East Hartford Poet Laureate is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in East Hartford, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Celebrate Elizabeth Thomas, East Hartford Poet Laureate sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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