Poetry Workshop at Harlan, IA Community Library

The Invisible Poem: Hajri Aga and william o'neal ii

Mar. 14, 2026 at 11:00am

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The Harlan Community Library is hosting a free poetry workshop on March 14, 2026 featuring Writers' Workshop students Hajri Aga and william o'neal ii. The event will include poetry readings, discussions, and opportunities for participants to create new poetry or bring their own projects. A light lunch will be provided.

Why it matters

The workshop aims to promote the love of reading and the joy of learning in the Harlan community, aligning with the library's mission. It provides a welcoming space for people 16 and up to engage with poetry and creative writing.

The details

The poetry workshop is sponsored by Arts Share and will take place at the Harlan Community Library. Participants will have the chance to hear from Hajri Aga and william o'neal ii, two students from the University of Iowa's Writers' Workshop, and engage in discussions, writing activities, and sharing of their own poetry projects.

  • The poetry workshop will be held on March 14, 2026.

The players

Hajri Aga

A student in the University of Iowa's Writers' Workshop who will be leading poetry readings and discussions at the workshop.

william o'neal ii

A student in the University of Iowa's Writers' Workshop who will be leading poetry readings and discussions at the workshop.

Harlan Community Library

The host of the poetry workshop, with a mission to provide a welcoming place to promote the love of reading and the joy of learning in the community.

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What they’re saying

“The mission of the Harlan Community Library is to provide a welcoming place to promote the love of reading and the joy of learning to the community.”

— Harlan Community Library

What’s next

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The takeaway

The poetry workshop at the Harlan Community Library provides a valuable opportunity for the local community to engage with poetry and creative writing, aligning with the library's mission to promote learning and reading enjoyment.