CLP Main Poetry and Spoken Word Open Mic

Come and share your work with the world at CLP Main’s Poetry and Spoken Word Open Mic. Participants can share their original work for up to four minutes. Space is limited to 15 readers; show up on time to sign up for a slot! Please keep in mind the Community Guidelines below if you plan on attending or participating in our Open Mic program:

The Poetry Open Mic is a library program of adults gathered to share original poetry in English or other languages and to appreciate others’ creative work.

We share a common goal of appreciating the artistic outlet and experience of poetry.

Participants are welcome with a wide variety of experience in performing their poems. If this is your first time or fiftieth time reading your work, we hope you enjoy and we appreciate your participation.

Participants agree to respectfully listen and appreciate others’ performances, without interruption, during their allotted time (4 minutes). Participants agree not to come and go from the room during others’ performances, and to sign up at the end of the list.

Participants are not able to use instruments, recorded sound, or videos and photos; the open mic is intended for poetry and spoken word performances.

Participants agree to keep an open mind and to support others’ perspectives in order to gain insight into poetry and its relationship to art and life in general. This may include content that challenges and inspires us.