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Oxford Poetry Library @oxpoetrylibrary.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

FINAL CALL for This Is Just To Say — tomorrow at The Community Works, sign-up from 7, performances from 7.30. Theme, chosen by Cia Mangat, is GOSSIP 💬 but don't tell anyone we told you that. All the details below! See you there! oxfordpoetrylibrary.com/event/this-i...

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This is Just To Say: spoken word open mic

Oxford Poetry Library presents a spoken word open mic night! Join us in the library on the first Tuesday of every month to enjoy all manner of word-weaving, story-sharing, and spell-casting. We wel…

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Oxford Poetry Library @oxpoetrylibrary.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Ready for another brilliant workshop to write poems and build your voice? Join us on 12 October from 7pm for our monthly 'Getting Started With Poetry' at The Community Works: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/getting-st...

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Oxford Poetry Library @oxpoetrylibrary.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

A reminder that next Tuesday, This Is Just To Say returns ft Cia Mangat! Cia's chosen the theme of GOSSIP for this month — we can't wait to hear what you bring. All the details about where to go and when on the night are available on our website here: oxfordpoetrylibrary.com/event/this-i...

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Oxford Poetry Library @oxpoetrylibrary.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

💔 WORKSHOP ANNOUNCEMENT💔 As part of the After Love exhibition and event series – a project on romantic heartbreak by Dr Sally Holloway - we are hosting a workshop at Ovada on 17 October! Full details here:

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After Love Exhibition — OVADA

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Oxford Poetry Library @oxpoetrylibrary.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

This Friday 25 September, don't miss your very last chance to join the hip crowd. We're bringing the curtain down on our daytime open mic, The Hip Crowd, which welcomes those with and without babies under 1 - but we're having one last hurrah. oxfordpoetrylibrary.com/event/the-hi...

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The Hip Crowd: one last hurrah!

Hey! The rumours are true. For the very last time it’s… The Hip Crowd Open Mic! Oxford Poetry Library and Makespace Oxford bring you an open mic event especially for folks with babes-in-arms, but a…

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Oxford Poetry Library @oxpoetrylibrary.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Next week! The very last Hip Crowd! For the past 3 years, we’ve brought you daytime creativity every month, but our baby is now all grown up and now it’s time to say goodbye. Join us on 25 September for this very last celebration of our Hip Crowd. oxfordpoetrylibrary.com/event/the-hi...

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Oxford Poetry Library @oxpoetrylibrary.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Want to join our poetry reading group tomorrow? There's still time to register for a place! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-readin... We'll be at The Community Works in Oxford tomorrow afternoon from 2-4pm, reading and discussing new poets in an inclusive, peer-led environment. See you there!

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Oxford Poetry Library @oxpoetrylibrary.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

This week! Award winning poets Catherine Redford and Alexandra Corrin-Tachibana read from their new collections on 19 September! Join us at 7.30pm at The Community Works for this exclusive showcase. Full details and tickets: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/oxford-poe...

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Oxford Poetry Library Reading: Catherine Redford & Alex Corrin-Tachibana

Hear award winning poets Catherine Redford and Alexandra Corrin-Tachibana read from their new collections.

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Oxford Poetry Library @oxpoetrylibrary.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

We’re excited for our Getting Started with Poetry workshop tomorrow! The session takes place at The Community Works Event Space (21 Park End St, OX1 1HU) from 7-8.30pm. Join us whether you’ve never written poetry before or simply need space to write. Just bring yourself, it’s free!

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Oxford Poetry Library @oxpoetrylibrary.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

A week to go before our monthly poetry reading group returns! Come along to The Community Works on Saturday 19th September from 2-4pm to discover new poets in an inclusive, peer-led reading group. Register in advance here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-readin...

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Oxford Poetry Library @oxpoetrylibrary.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

The Hip Crowd's final hurrah is the end of this month! Is it in your diaries yet? This baby-welcoming daytime open mic ran for three years, and on 25 September we are saying goodbye. Join us with your poems, stories, songs, and babies if you've got them oxfordpoetrylibrary.com/event/the-hi...

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The Hip Crowd: one last hurrah!

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Oxford Poetry Library @oxpoetrylibrary.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Next week! Our Getting Started with Poetry workshop takes place at The Community Works Event Space (21 Park End St, OX1 1HU) on Monday. Join us from 7-8.30pm for a relaxed, accessible session designed to help you move forward with your writing. The workshop is open to anyone aged 16+. It’s free!

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Oxford Poetry Library @oxpoetrylibrary.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Next week! Don't miss Alex Corrin-Tachibana and Catherine Redford reading from their latest collections - 19 September at 7.30pm in The Community Works! Get your tickets now - www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/oxford-poe...

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Oxford Poetry Library Reading: Catherine Redford & Alex Corrin-Tachibana

Hear award winning poets Catherine Redford and Alexandra Corrin-Tachibana read from their new collections.

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Oxford Poetry Library @oxpoetrylibrary.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

LAST CALL! This week, four poets gather at the Oxford Poetry Library on Friday, 11 September at 7pm, to celebrate new books by Jay Gao (The Dead One) and Theophilus Kwek (Odeon), alongside Mary Jean Chan and Nathaniel Chew, to hear some of their latest work www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/thundering...

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Thundering In Your Ear

Join Jay Gao, Nathaniel Chew, Mary Jean Chan, and Theophilus Kwek for a spell-binding evening of poetry!

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Oxford Poetry Library @oxpoetrylibrary.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Want to discover new writers, share recommendations, or discuss contemporary poetry in a friendly group? Reading Circle is back on Saturday 19th September from 2-4pm at The Community Works in Oxford. Register in advance here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-readin...

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Oxford Poetry Library @oxpoetrylibrary.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Next week! On 11 Sept at 7pm, join us to celebrate new books by Jay Gao (The Dead One) and Theophilus Kwek (Odeon), alongside Mary Jean Chan and Nathaniel Chew, to hear some of their latest work www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/thundering...

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Thundering In Your Ear

Join Jay Gao, Nathaniel Chew, Mary Jean Chan, and Theophilus Kwek for a spell-binding evening of poetry!

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Oxford Poetry Library @oxpoetrylibrary.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Three years ago, we launched our daytime open mic The Hip Crowd alongside @makespaceoxford.bsky.social . Although all are welcome, this was created as a space to centre new parents, a group often excluded from these kinds of creative spaces due to child-unfriendly hours, venue restrictions, etc...

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Oxford Poetry Library @oxpoetrylibrary.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

TOMORROW - Join us for The Shape of Poetry!! If you've been missing us all summer, don't you worry! We've got our premier workshop packed full of everything formal poetry. Whether you're a beginner or a pro, make sure to be there! ✒️ We'll be online, 2pm-4pm - Grab your tickets here!!

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The Shape of Poetry workshop series

Unlock new ways of writing by joining us for this workshop series all about writing poetry in form!

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Oxford Poetry Library @oxpoetrylibrary.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

On 19 September, two very talented poets are joining us at the library to read from their new collections. Don't miss Catherine Redford and Alexandra Corrin-Tachibana in The Community Works at 7.30pm! Get your tickets now! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/oxford-poe...

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Oxford Poetry Library Reading: Catherine Redford & Alex Corrin-Tachibana

Hear award winning poets Catherine Redford and Alexandra Corrin-Tachibana read from their new collections.

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Oxford Poetry Library @oxpoetrylibrary.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Our inclusive workshop for carving out poetry time and learning new skills is coming up! Getting Started with Poetry takes place at The Community Works Event Space on September 14, 7-8.30pm. Join us for a relaxed, accessible session designed to help you move forward with your writing. It's free!

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Oxford Poetry Library @oxpoetrylibrary.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Oxford Poetry Library is back!! Make sure to be there for The Shape of Poetry this SATURDAY 🔥 We will be talking all things poetic form, and this workshop us open to all poets, regardless of your skill level ✒️ We'll be online, 2pm-4pm - Grab your tickets here!!

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The Shape of Poetry workshop series

Unlock new ways of writing by joining us for this workshop series all about writing poetry in form!

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Oxford Poetry Library @oxpoetrylibrary.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Missed us? We're reopening our library on SATURDAY 5 SEPTEMBER. Come along and get your reading as we head into the end of summer. New books, new poetry, all ready to go!

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Oxford Poetry Library @oxpoetrylibrary.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

TOMORROW! TIJTS returns for September featuring Sophia Blackwell on the theme of FLIGHT — and YOU! Come and read for us :) arrive from 7 for 7.30, £7/£4 on the door. Can't wait to jet off!

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Oxford Poetry Library @oxpoetrylibrary.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Join Jay Gao, Nathaniel Chew, Mary Jean Chan, and Theophilus Kwek for a spell-binding evening of poetry next month, on 11 September at 7pm! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/thundering...

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Thundering In Your Ear

Join Jay Gao, Nathaniel Chew, Mary Jean Chan, and Theophilus Kwek for a spell-binding evening of poetry!

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Oxford Poetry Library @oxpoetrylibrary.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Reminder that This Is Just To Say RETURNS in just one week (1 Sep) — hope to see you there! £7/4 concessions on the door, 7pm sign-ups, readings from 7.30. Sophia Blackwell, our featured poet this month, has chosen the theme of FLIGHT 🛫 can't wait to hear you take off...

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Oxford Poetry Library @oxpoetrylibrary.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Join us on 11 September for Thundering In Your Ear, an exclusive event celebrating four poets: Jay Gao, Theophilus Kwek, Mary Jean Chan, and Nathaniel Chew, as they share work which explores the echoes of the many cities they’ve called home.

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Thundering In Your Ear

Join Jay Gao, Nathaniel Chew, Mary Jean Chan, and Theophilus Kwek for a spell-binding evening of poetry!

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Oxford Poetry Library @oxpoetrylibrary.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

NEW EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT! Join us on Saturday 19 September at 7.30pm at The Community Works to hear award winning poets Catherine Redford and Alexandra Corrin-Tachibana read from their new collections. Tickets selling like hot-cakes - don't hesitate! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/oxford-poe...

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Oxford Poetry Library @oxpoetrylibrary.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Next month, we are hosting an exclusive event at the library. Join us on Friday, 11 September at 7pm, to celebrate new books by Jay Gao (The Dead One) and Theophilus Kwek (Odeon). Join them, alongside Mary Jean Chan and Nathaniel Chew, to hear some of their latest work.

eventbrite.co.uk

Thundering In Your Ear

Join Jay Gao, Nathaniel Chew, Mary Jean Chan, and Theophilus Kwek for a spell-binding evening of poetry!

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Oxford Poetry Library @oxpoetrylibrary.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

NEW EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT! 📢 In exactly one month (11 Sept, 7pm), we will welcome Jay Gao and Theophilus Kwek to celebrate their new books, alongside Mary Jean Chan and Nathaniel Chew. Full details and tickets here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/thundering...

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Thundering In Your Ear

Join Jay Gao, Nathaniel Chew, Mary Jean Chan, and Theophilus Kwek for a spell-binding evening of poetry!

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Oxford Poetry Library @oxpoetrylibrary.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

TOMORROW - Join us for The Shape of Poetry!! Poetic form can be the very thing that can set your poetry on fire! Whether you're a beginner or experienced writer, you don't want to miss our workshop exploring all things formal poetry. We'll be online, 2pm-4pm - Grab your tickets here!!

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The Shape of Poetry workshop series

Unlock new ways of writing by joining us for this workshop series all about writing poetry in form!

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Oxford Poetry Library @oxpoetrylibrary.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Reminder that Getting Started With Poetry returns on MONDAY at 7pm in The Community Works! All beginners are welcome to this FREE workshop series introducing some tools of the trade for writing verse. Make sure you register at the link below to come! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/getting-st...

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Getting Started With Poetry

A workshop for anyone new to writing poems.

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Oxford Poetry Library @oxpoetrylibrary.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

We're still on our break until our next library hours on SATURDAY 5 SEPTEMBER! If you missed our new books - make sure you have our reopening in your dairy and come pick up some poetry ✨️

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Oxford Poetry Library @oxpoetrylibrary.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Join us for The Shape of Poetry, coming up this Saturday! Our workshop this August is the perfect chance for you to practice with some new poetic form~ (and get your OPL fix this summer☀️) We'll be online, 2pm-4pm - Grab your tickets here!!

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The Shape of Poetry workshop series

Unlock new ways of writing by joining us for this workshop series all about writing poetry in form!

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Oxford Poetry Library @oxpoetrylibrary.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

TOMORROW! This Is Just To Say is back! With the brilliant LEATRICE, Oxford local, on the theme of 'present past'... readers, sign-up is from 7pm! All the details you need are here: oxfordpoetrylibrary.com/event/this-i...

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This is Just to Say: spoken word open mic

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Oxford Poetry Library @oxpoetrylibrary.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

The summer closure isn't slowing down any events at OPL!! 🔥 Next Saturday, join us for The Shape of Poetry where we will be talking about everything poetic form. We'll be online, 2pm-4pm - Grab your tickets here!!

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The Shape of Poetry workshop series

Unlock new ways of writing by joining us for this workshop series all about writing poetry in form!

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Oxford Poetry Library @oxpoetrylibrary.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

A reminder that This Is Just To Say, our monthly open mic, returns in a week! We're thrilled to be welcoming Leatrice as our featured poet on the theme of "present past". As ever, 7 for 7.30pm - you can find all the relevant details on our website here: oxfordpoetrylibrary.com/event/this-i...

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This is Just to Say: spoken word open mic

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Oxford Poetry Library @oxpoetrylibrary.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

This week! Don't miss Poetry You Can Hold at 1pm on 2 August at The Community Works. Keen to find a whole new dimension to your writing? Collage can be a powerful way to shake things up, find another way of expressing yourself, & toy with fresh ideas. Full deets: www.eventbrite.com/e/poetry-you...

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Oxford Poetry Library @oxpoetrylibrary.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

REMINDER: We're going on a lil summer closure during August for summer adventures, and to give our volunteers a well-deserved rest! Come get some new books before we close. Our last library hours before summer closure will be SATURDAY 25 JULY and we will be back open on SATURDAY 5 SEPTEMBER!

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Oxford Poetry Library @oxpoetrylibrary.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

We have a very exciting workshop for you all in just one month's time. We bring you: POETRY YOU CAN HOLD. ❤️ On August 2nd at 1pm in The Community Works, Phoebe Nicholson and Maya Little present a showcase and workshop all about collage and sculptural poetry.

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Oxford Poetry Library @oxpoetrylibrary.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

We're going on a lil summer closure during August for summer adventures, and to give our volunteers a well-deserved rest! We have some lovely new books on our shelves which will be available until our final library hours on SATURDAY 25 JULY. We'll be back open on SATURDAY 5 SEPTEMBER!

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Oxford Poetry Library @oxpoetrylibrary.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Join us for the LAST Reading Circle of the season before we go on a lil summer break! 14:00 in The Community Works this Saturday on 18 July tinyurl.com/TheReadingCircle

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Oxford Poetry Library @oxpoetrylibrary.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

🫠 HEATWAVE UPDATE 🫠 We are sorry to announce that due to the current heatwave, the library will be CLOSED to readers this weekend. If you have books to return, please use the dropboxes in Florence Park, or contact us at oxfordpoetrylibrary@gmail.com for loan renewal.

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Oxford Poetry Library @oxpoetrylibrary.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

We are sorry to announce that The Shape of Poetry workshop this Saturday has been CANCELLED due to facilitator availability. We apologise to everyone who may have already purchased tickets.

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Oxford Poetry Library @oxpoetrylibrary.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Coming up this Saturday... The Shape of Poetry! Our July workshop is shaping up to be a good one, and it's the perfect chance to test out different types of poetic form. Everyone is welcome, no matter their writing experience! We'll be online from 2pm - 4pm, grab your tickets here!!

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The Shape of Poetry workshop series

Unlock new ways of writing by joining us for this workshop series all about writing poetry in form!

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Oxford Poetry Library @oxpoetrylibrary.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

TOMORROW!!! This Is Just To Say returns! Last call! All details here: oxfordpoetrylibrary.com/event/this-i... And if that weren't enough, our featured poet Jenny Wong has chosen the theme of CONSTELLATIONS. So bring your starry selves and starrier poems!

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Oxford Poetry Library @oxpoetrylibrary.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

We have a very exciting workshop for you all in just one month's time. We bring you: POETRY YOU CAN HOLD. ❤️ On August 2nd at 1pm in The Community Works, we have a showcase and workshop all about collage and sculptural poetry, facilitated by poets Phoebe Nicholson and Maya Little!

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Oxford Poetry Library @oxpoetrylibrary.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Next Saturday, we'll be talking all things poetic form at The Shape of Poetry! This is our monthly workshop where we pick a poem apart to learn about its form, and you can experiment with writing your own! We'll be online, 2pm-4pm - Grab your tickets here!! buff.ly/OzydWN7

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The Shape of Poetry workshop series

Unlock new ways of writing by joining us for this workshop series all about writing poetry in form!

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Oxford Poetry Library @oxpoetrylibrary.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

CANCELLED: Due to the amber heat warning in place for Friday, we've made the difficult decision to cancel this week's Hip Crowd. The Community Works isn't safe at these temperatures, as the room will be unbearably hot.

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Oxford Poetry Library @oxpoetrylibrary.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

🌈 HAPPY PRIDE MONTH, POETRY FANS 🏳️‍🌈 Exciting news: This Is Just To Say is popping up at Oxford DIY Pride this year! We’ll be hosting a spoken word & poetry open mic on 4 July 1.15pm at East Oxford Community Centre. Sign up from 1pm on the door first come, first-served! oxforddiypride.my.canva.site

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Oxford DIY Pride

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