Join the IRC in celebrating poetry this month by visiting our poetry display and check out the selected books. Here are some other ideas from the Academy of American Poets:

CELEBRATE POEM IN YOUR POCKET DAY – Select a poem you love, carry it with you and share it with co-workers, family and friends.

READ A BOOK OF POETRY –  Choose a book from the IRC display or look in the library catalog for your favorite poet’s book.

PUT POETRY IN AN UNEXPECTED PLACE –  Get creative! Write or copy a poem and put it somewhere for someone to find, maybe on a sidewalk?

ENJOY POETRY WITH OTHERS – Attend a poetry reading or read a poem at an open mic. Organize a poetry reading at the library, a coffee shop, bookstore, art gallery, or performance space. Visit the place associated with a favorite poet. It’s a memorable way to pay homage to their life and work.

START A POETRY NOTEBOOK ONLINE – Poets.org allows users to build their own portable online commonplace book.