Bainbridge Open Mic Poetry at Bainbridge Library

Bainbridge Open Mic Poetry is FREE, open to ages 14+, and hosted by Bainbridge Island’s own poet laureate, Michele Bombardier!

Signup for open mic begins at 6:45pm. Please keep readings to 4 minutes or less!

April’s Guest Reader: Abby E. Murray

Abby is the editor of Collateral, a literary journal concerned with the impact of violent conflict and military service beyond the combat zone. She is widely published and the winner of the 2024 Neil Postman Award. Her book, Hail and Farewell, won the Perugia Press Poetry Prize and was a finalist for the Washington State Book Award.
Michele Bombardier is Bainbridge Island’s first poet laureate, and author of What We Do. www.michelebombardier.com

Brought to you by the Bainbridge Island Poet Laureate Program and in partnership with: The Bainbridge Artisan Resource Network, The Bainbridge Community Foundation, The Bainbridge Public Library, The City of Bainbridge Island, and Town & Country Markets