Carter County Poetry Society

06/01/2026

Today is the first day of Lexington Poetry Month (LexPoMo). The goal is to write a poem everyday during the month of June. If you haven’t already signed up, you still have time. Head over to https://lexpomo.com, register, and start writing!

June is Lexington Poetry Month. Join us to share poems and support each other.

06/01/2026

Erasure or Blackout poetry can be seen as both a literary and artistic expression. Join us as Lorie Conley, our esteemed Vice President, leads us in a workshop about this very expression. Saturday, June 13 at noon at the scenic Laurel Gorge.

05/28/2026

05/28/2026

Another slam in the books with our partner in words, Holler Down the Holler! Thank you Carter County Public Library for hosting our event!

05/24/2026

Is there a song that is the theme to your life? How about a whole bunch of them? Whether it's rockabilly, commercial jingles, or classical, everybody has a playlist. Put your tunes in poem form-any style, 32 line limit. We will read them at noon on Saturday, June 13th right near to Sandy Hook.

05/09/2026

If you can't join us in person, join us for our regular meeting via Zoom.

Sarah Allen is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: CCPS Monthly Meeting
Time: May 9, 2026 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Every month on the Second Sat, until Jun 9, 2029, 38 occurrence(s)
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05/08/2026

POETRY SLAM!
Thursday, May 21! 7:00pm
Grayson branch-Carter County Public Library
FREE
Holler Down the Holler & Carter County Poetry Society are hosting a poetry slam at the Grayson branch of the Carter County Public Library on Main Street.
Come ready with your best voice and best poetry! Cash prizes will be awarded to the top three poets!
COME TO WATCH AND JUDGE AND SEE WHO WINS!

05/04/2026

Thank you all so much for participating in our first Poetry Walk on Main Street in Grayson, KY! We hope to do it again next year. Keep an eye out for our annual contest brochure and you could be featured next year!

But now, CONGRATS TO BRAYLEIGH BOGGS! You've won our bookish basket giveaway. Check your email and texts for info on how to get your prize!

04/26/2026

What an amazing day creating poetry at the gorgeous Olive Hill Depot!