Grand Opening for Iowa City Poetry Library + UNESCO Global Poetry Slam

Join us for two big events in one — the Grand Opening of the Iowa City Poetry Lending Library and the UNESCO Global Poetry Slam. See the new titles we've added to our collection, sign up to check out poetry books FREE, enjoy some refreshments, and be there for Slam-O-Vision from Iowa City UNESCO City of Lit! Everyone's welcome to compete in the slam or enjoy watching the show.

Date: Saturday, October 15th

Time: 6:30-8:30 pm // Slam Sign Up 6:30 // Slam Start 7 

Location: PS1 Close House, 538 S. Gilbert, Iowa City, IA

Slam Guidelines: Poets from across Iowa are invited to participate. Each poet has three-and-a-half minutes to perform. At the completion of three rounds, the winning poet will be chosen to represent Iowa City in the international competition.