Paulina Springs Books to Host Poetry Celebration for National Poetry Month

Community gathering 'Peanuts, Popcorn, and Poetry' invites poets and poetry fans to share and appreciate the art form.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 12:00am

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Paulina Springs Books in Sisters, Oregon will host a community gathering called 'Peanuts, Popcorn, and Poetry' on Sunday, April 12 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. to celebrate National Poetry Month. The event will feature a sharing circle where people can read their own poems or poems by others, as well as an invitational writing prompt. Snacks and beverages will be available.

Why it matters

National Poetry Month is an annual celebration of poetry organized by the Academy of American Poets to highlight the vital role of poetry in American culture. This local event provides an opportunity for the Sisters community to come together and appreciate the art form in a supportive, intimate setting.

The details

The 'Peanuts, Popcorn, and Poetry' gathering will be facilitated by local poet Beth Wood and will not be an open mic or poetry slam, but rather a sharing circle where people can read poems they have written or poems by others. Attendees are encouraged to RSVP if they would like to read during the event. In addition to the sharing circle, there will be an invitational writing prompt at the end for some creative fun. Light snacks will be provided, and beverages like wine, beer, cider, sparkling water, and sodas will be available for purchase.

  • The event will take place on Sunday, April 12, 2026 from 4:30 to 6 p.m.
  • National Poetry Month is held every April in the United States.

The players

Paulina Springs Books

An independent bookstore located in Sisters, Oregon that is hosting the 'Peanuts, Popcorn, and Poetry' event to celebrate National Poetry Month.

Beth Wood

A local poet who will facilitate the sharing circle at the 'Peanuts, Popcorn, and Poetry' event.

Academy of American Poets

The organization that inaugurated National Poetry Month in 1996 and coordinates the annual celebration across the United States.

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The takeaway

This community poetry gathering is an opportunity for the Sisters, Oregon area to come together and celebrate the art of poetry during National Poetry Month. By providing a supportive space for both seasoned poets and poetry enthusiasts to share and appreciate poems, Paulina Springs Books is helping to foster a deeper connection to this vital form of artistic expression.