OLYMPIA POETRY NETWORK
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The idea is to write it so that people hear it, and it slides through the brain and goes straight to the heart.
MAYA ANGELOU
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An Appreciation for Poetry


The Olympia Poetry Network is a nonprofit/charitable organization dedicated to increasing literary awareness and an appreciation of poetry for folks living at the south end of Puget Sound (Thurston, Mason, Gray's Harbor and Lewis Counties).
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Monthly Readings

Join OPNJoin OPNOPN holds monthly readings at 6:00 pm on the third Wednesday of every month at Traditions, the Gathering Place located in downtown Olympia, 300 5th Ave. SW, at corner of 5th and Water Street. All readers are asked to limit their readings to 3 minutes. Sign ups start at 5:30pm. After the open mic and a short intermission, a featured poet reads most months for 30-40 minutes. Check our flyers or events page for specific program information.

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Scheduled Special Events

April
A P R I L
During the month of April (National Poetry Month) we feature the work of "Dead Poets" read by our  members.
August
A U G U S T
August is All-Open-Mic month, devoting the entire meeting to anyone who cares to read. Come participate!
December
D E C E M B E R
December readings are "Poems of the Season," a non-denominational celebration of this special time of year.
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Olympia WA 98507-1312
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MONTHLY READINGS
In person at New Traditions
5th and Water Street, downtown Olympia, WA
3rd Wednesdays / 6:00pm - 8:00pm PST
Open Mic sign ups begin at 5:30pm

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  • About
  • Join OPN
  • Board of Directors
  • Events
    • Featured Readings
    • OPN Scheduled Workshops
    • Last Tuesdays with Sandy
    • Special Events >
      • Laureate LoveFest 2021
      • LaureateFest 2019
  • Poetry/ Publications
    • Featured Poems
    • Current Event Poems
    • Monthly Exercise
    • Essays
    • OPN Member Publications
    • Links
  • Photos & Videos
  • Contact
  • April Prompts