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Art + Poetry Newbury Park Library Open Mic Poetry In-Person

You’re invited to write a poem inspired by artwork from the Artists of 
Leisure Village. (see photos of paintings below) Then, read your poem at the Newbury Park Library on 
Wednesday June 10, 2026 at 6 pm in the Community Room.

As part of the library’s ongoing Open Mic Poetry series, you can meet the 
artists of Leisure Village at the Newbury Park Library poetry reading on June 
10th. The artists will talk about their work and creative process. Next, we’ll 
read our poems inspired by their art, followed by our usual open mic for 
poems on any topic. Admission is free. 
Join us on June 10th! Bring a poem or just come and listen. 

Watercolor painting of vibrant red poppies with green stems against a soft yellow and peach background. Conveys a sense of warmth and freshness.s
Martha Harris - Poppies

A woman of color with braided hair and a blue headscart smiles gently, baby's fingers are wrapped around her finger near chin.
Sandy Jacobs - Brand New Day

A painting showing two bright yellow birds heads close together in tall grass. A softly blended background mixes greens, blues, and warm earth tones.
Francy Walsh - Remembering Where We Came From

A painting of two sailboats navigating choppy, teal‑blue water under a cloudy sky. The boats have tall white sails billowing in the wind.
Nana Morris - Sailboats

All artwork © 2026 by each artist. All rights reserved. 

Join us for a joint program between the Thousand Oaks Library and The Ventura County Poetry Project as we present Open-Mic Poetry. Come listen to local poets and share your own work every second and fourth Wednesday of the month. Poets include members of the Ventura County Poetry Project, local poets, and special guest readers. 

Date:
Wednesday, June 10, 2026 Show more dates
Time:
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Time Zone:
Pacific Time - US & Canada (change)
Location:
Newbury Park Library Meeting Room
Event Locations:
Newbury Park Library
Audience:
  Adults (18+)  
Categories:
  Literacy & Reading  
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