

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Poetry Slam & Open Mic
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 02:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Whether you write your own poetry, have an appreciation of the great poets, or simply love performing, sign up to participate in our POETRY SLAM competition.

Prizes will be awarded to best original poem and best performance of a published poem, and ALL participants will receive a free drink from Travelin' Tom's Coffee Truck which will be present on the day of the event from 1:30-2:30.

Poetry Slam Guidelines:

Poems must be memorized, not read.
Poems/performances cannot exceed 3 minutes long
Performers may not use props, costumes, or musical instruments

While the guest judges deliberate, the mic will be open for anyone who wants to perform or recite outside of the regular competition.

Plus we will have guest performer: Local Poet Ariana Cherry

Visit the "tickets" link to sign up to perform! 

(Community members coming to simply watch or participate in Open Mic, do not need to sign up).
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/tolono/poetry-slam-and-open-mic/200029807916919
- **Event Categories**: Art, literary-art, performances, Entertainment, Contests
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://tolonolibrary.org/events?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=tolono-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Tolono
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 111 E. Main St. P.O. Box 759, Tolono, IL, United States, Illinois 61880
- **lat**: 39.98523
- **long**: -88.26035
- **full address**: 111 E. Main St. P.O. Box 759, Tolono, IL, United States, Illinois 61880

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Tolono Public Library District (https://allevents.in/org/tolono-public-library-district/16541602)

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 12:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 111 E. Main St. P.O. Box 759, Tolono, IL, United States, Illinois 61880
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Tolono Public Library District
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** Art, literary-art, performances, Entertainment, Contests
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Poetry Slam & Open Mic ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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