On The Line with CPL

Please Note: For the time being, the best way to call On the Line at 401-900-1090 is from a cell phone.

Please join us for some special poetry events in honor of April Is Poetry Month! Click the title of each event to learn more.

• Poetry Aloud Workshop @ William Hall | Wednesday, May 1, 2024, 6:00-7:45 PM - with poet Diana Cole
• Poetry Aloud Showcase and Open Mic @ William Hall | Wednesday, May 8, 6:30-7:30 PM - with poet Diana Cole
• Three Poets in June @ William Hall | Saturday, June 1, 2024, 2:00-3:00 PM - with poets Karen Donovan, David Dragone, and Thomas D. Jones

Call to hear a new poem each week!

401-900-1090

CPL is pleased to bring poetry to our patrons, all without leaving the comfort of home—no Internet, computer, or smart phone required.

A recorded, previously published poem, read by CPL staff, will be available each week (usually on Tuesday afternoons). Call 401-900-1090 to listen. Sometimes we will record a (very) short story or essay instead of a poem, so be sure to check back weekly to hear what’s in store.

Do you have a suggestion for a great poem*? We’d love to hear about it. Questions or comments about this service can be emailed to ontheline@cranstonlibrary.org. (opens email)

Click here to read a list of On the Line's recorded poems. (opens in new tab)

Want to learn more about poetry? Try some of these free online resources:

• PBS Poetry in America (opens in new tab)
  
• Poetry Foundation Collections
• Poetry Magazine podcast (opens in new tab)
  
• International Poetry Circle on Twitter (opens in new tab)
  
• Cave Canem (opens in new tab)
  
• Poetry Society of America Resource Page (opens in new tab)
  
• Poets & Writers (opens in new tab)
  
• Poetry Project (opens in new tab)

Please note: Children are not the target audience for this service. Recordings will always be family-friendly but might contain reference to complex or abstract themes.

Cranston Public Library is indebted to staff at Princeton Public Library for the inspiration for this service and the sharing of expertise.

*At least one published work by the poet must be owned by at least one Ocean State Libraries location as found in the online catalog (opens in new tab).

Call 401-900-1090 to listen to a new poem each week!