Guilford Poets Guild

05/29/2026

Tomorrow! A Norman Marshall Tribute with Poetry & Play Readings

Saturday, May 30, 2026 • 2:00–4:00 PM Join us for a heartfelt afternoon celebrating the life, artistry, and enduring spirit of Norman Marshall through theater, poetry, and storytelling. This special tribute will feature a staged reading of Thornton Wilder’s moving one-act play The Happy Journey to Trenton to Camden, poetry that resonated with Norm, and excerpts from his powerful solo work on abolitionist John Brown, …...

Saturday, May 30, 2026 • 2:00–4:00 PM Join us for a heartfelt afternoon celebrating the life, artistry, and enduring spirit of Norman Marshall through theater, poetry, and storytelling. This specia…

05/25/2026

05/24/2026

05/24/2026

GHS Poets & GPG Poets Come Together in May

Every year, the Guilford Poets Guild holds a poetry contest at Guilford High School celebrating the creativity and voices of young writers in our community. On May 14th, poets from GHS and GPG came together for an evening of shared words and connection as this year’s winners read their award-winning work alongside community poets inspired to step up during the open mic....

Every year, the Guilford Poets Guild holds a poetry contest at Guilford High School celebrating the creativity and voices of young writers in our community. On May 14th, poets from GHS and GPG came…

05/24/2026

Every year, the Guilford Poets Guild holds a poetry contest at Guilford High School celebrating the creativity and voices of young writers in our community. On May 14th, poets from GHS and GPG came together for an evening of shared words.

Thank you to everyone who attended, shared, listened, and helped create such a warm and welcoming celebration of poetry and community.

The Guilford Poets Guild takes a break from our Second Thursdays gatherings for the summer, but we look forward to welcoming everyone back in September for more poetry, conversation, and community! ✨📖

05/24/2026

Every year, the Guilford Poets Guild holds a poetry contest at Guilford High School celebrating the creativity and voices of young writers in our community. On May 14th, poets from GHS and GPG came together for an evening of shared words and connection as this year’s winners read their award-winning work alongside community poets inspired to step up during the open mic.

Congratulations to the winners of the Annual Poetry Contest! ✨

🌟Winners:
There’s Always a Warm Day in March — Rory Melvin
Red House — Riley Mills
Inheritance — Gina D**g
Flowers that Bloom in March — Kaylin Diglio
Creation — Azarel Comeau

🌟Guilford Poem Award:
Red Shack — Emilia Votto

A heartfelt congratulations to all who participated and shared their voices, creativity, and courage.

The Guilford Poets Guild takes a break from our Second Thursdays gatherings for the summer, but we look forward to welcoming everyone back in September for more poetry, conversation, and community! ✨

04/14/2026

Poetry Night with Poets from Guilford High School and Guilford Poets Guild! May 14th at 6:30pm

Poetry Night in Guilford ✨ Mark your calendars, poetry fans—May 14 at 6:30 PM - join the Guilford Poets Guild for a night of creativity and community at the Guilford Library! GPG is teaming up with the talented poets of Guilford High School for an evening that celebrates poetry in all its forms.—from heartfelt to humorous, bold to beautifully quiet....

Poetry Night in Guilford ✨ Mark your calendars, poetry fans—May 14 at 6:30 PM – join the Guilford Poets Guild for a night of creativity and community at the Guilford Library! GPG is teaming u…

04/09/2026

Kashawn Taylor joins GPG tonight April 9th at 6:30pm

*TONIGHT* Join us for a powerful evening of literature and conversation at the Guilford Library on April 9th at 6:30 PM. We'll begin with an open mic and then segue into hearing our featured poet, Kashawn Taylor. We'll meet in the Meeting Room at Guilford Library, 67 Park Street, Guilford. We are honored to host a reading by Kashawn Taylor—a formerly incarcerated writer and educator based in Connecticut whose work speaks with clarity, depth, and urgency....

*TONIGHT* Join us for a powerful evening of literature and conversation at the Guilford Library on April 9th at 6:30 PM. We’ll begin with an open mic and then segue into hearing our featured …

03/25/2026

Two exciting GPG-related events in April! A play reading on April 4th & a night of poetry April 9th!

Join Guilford Poets Guild for two inspiring events this April—wonderful opportunities to connect, reflect, and enjoy the arts in a welcoming community setting. Whether you love theater, poetry, or simply a meaningful shared experience, these gatherings are sure to intrigue and delight! On April 4 at 2:00 PM, enjoy a play reading of Shirley Valentine by W***y Russell, starring Primi Townsend and directed by Julie Fitzpatrick....

Join Guilford Poets Guild for two inspiring events this April—wonderful opportunities to connect, reflect, and enjoy the arts in a welcoming community setting. Whether you love theater, poetry, or …

03/20/2026

Kashawn Taylor joins GPG for our Second Thursday on April 9th at 6:30pm

Join us for a powerful evening of literature and conversation at the Guilford Library on April 9th at 6:30 PM. We'll begin with an open mic and then segue into hearing our featured poet, Kashawn Taylor. We are honored to host a reading by Kashawn Taylor—a formerly incarcerated writer and educator based in Connecticut whose work speaks with clarity, depth, and urgency....

Join us for a powerful evening of literature and conversation at the Guilford Library on April 9th at 6:30 PM. We’ll begin with an open mic and then segue into hearing our featured poet, Kash…