Soda City Poetry Festival | Richland Library Main

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Experience a day immersed in poetry, spoken word, creativity, and community at the Soda City Poetry Festival in Columbia. Taking place at the Richland Library Main on June 22, 2024, this free event is a diverse and inter-generational celebration open to all ages. The festival aims to foster a love for poetry through readings, discussions, and workshops, while highlighting Columbia's dynamic poetry and spoken word scenes. Attendees can participate in panels covering various poetry topics, from crafting poems to slam poetry techniques. A special highlight is the Ekphrasis Poetry Pop Up, where poets can draw inspiration from art pieces to create their own poems. Throughout the day, vendors will showcase and sell books and other materials, while teen workshop participants will share insights from their experiences. Join in the festivities and witness the power of poetry to connect communities and inspire creativity. The Soda City Poetry Festival is proudly supported by Richland Library Main, The Academy of American Poets, One Columbia, Cola Poet, and more.