Special poetry reading with poet laureates

Enjoy a special evening of poetry featuring readings by Arlington Poet Laureate Teresa Cader and Texas Poet Laureate Kevin Prufer.

Cader became Arlington’s fifth Poet Laureate this April. Her fourth book of poetry, At Risk, won a Richard Snyder Memorial Book Prize. Prufer is the 2026 Texas Poet Laureate, and author of numerous books of poetry. His recent book of poetry, “The Fears,” was the winner of the Rilke Prize.

The readings will be followed by a brief open mic session.

About the Arlington Poetry Series

The Arlington Poetry Series is presented in partnership with the New England Poetry Club and highlights award-winning poets in an engaging community setting. Events are held on the third Tuesday of the month from September through May at Robbins Library in Arlington.

Upcoming events include:

• Nov. 17: Mark Pawlak and Hera Naguib
• Dec. 15: Gill O’Nei and Mckendy Fils-Aimé