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Painted Poetry Featuring Local Poets
2025-09-18 13:00:00 2025-09-18 15:00:00 America/New_York Painted Poetry Featuring Local Poets Join us and celebrate the powerful connection between poetry and painting. Local poets will perform their verses, brought to life through their unique pairings with the artwork of Carol Freas. Long Beach Island Branch - LBI Meeting Room

Thursday, September 18
1:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-09-18 13:00:00 2025-09-18 15:00:00 America/New_York Painted Poetry Featuring Local Poets Join us and celebrate the powerful connection between poetry and painting. Local poets will perform their verses, brought to life through their unique pairings with the artwork of Carol Freas. Long Beach Island Branch - LBI Meeting Room

Long Beach Island Branch

LBI Meeting Room

Join us and celebrate the powerful connection between poetry and painting. Local poets will perform their verses, brought to life through their unique pairings with the artwork of Carol Freas.

Refreshments will be provided. Please register.

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | General | Exhibits & Displays |

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