Scottish Poetry Library
Scottish Poetry Library
5 Crichton's Close Canongate
Edinburgh,
EH8 8DT
Scotland
Phone: 0131 557 2876
Email:
Website: www.spl.org.uk
- Opening times: Mon-Fri 11.00am-6.00; Sat 12.00-4.00
Events at Scottish Poetry Library
| Location | Date | Tickets |
|---|---|---|
| A practical workshop led by Julie Johnstone, editor of Essence Press, that examines the physical context lend to a poem by its printing and binding. Please bring along several short text pieces. Booking essential. | ||
| Scottish Poetry Library, Edinburgh | 14 Jun 10.00am–1.00 | 0131 557 2876 £15 (£10) |
| Location | Date | Tickets |
|---|---|---|
| An exhibition of new works exploring short phrases, comprising hand-bound books, cards and screen-prints from Julie Johnstone's Essence Press imprint. | ||
| Scottish Poetry Library, Edinburgh | 19 Apr–19 Jul, not Sundays Mon–Fri 11.00am–6.00; Sat 1.00–5.00 | Free |
| Location | Date | Tickets |
|---|---|---|
| An Old Town Festival special with locally-inspired poetry. Please book in advance as spaces are limited. | ||
| Scottish Poetry Library, Edinburgh | 18 Jun 1.00–2.00 | Free |
| Location | Date | Tickets |
|---|---|---|
| A celebration of the much-loved poetry of Iain Crichton Smith on the 80th anniversary and 10 years after his death. Hosted by Christine De Luca. Please book in advance. | ||
| Scottish Poetry Library, Edinburgh | 20 May 10.00am–2.00 | Free |
| Location | Date | Tickets |
|---|---|---|
| Andrew Johnstone and Gerrie Fellows bring the land of New Zealand alive with readings from their respective collections, 'Sol' and 'Window for a Small Blue Child'. Booking required. | ||
| Scottish Poetry Library, Edinburgh | 29 May 7.30 | 0131 557 2876 £5 (£3) |
| Location | Date | Tickets |
|---|---|---|
| Librarian Julie Johnstone will select the pick of the library's new poetry for discussion at this monthly group. This month's book is 'Tilt' by Jean Sprackland. For booking and more details please phone or email reception@spl.org.uk. | ||
| Scottish Poetry Library, Edinburgh | 9 Jun 6.30–8.00 | 0131 557 2876 £5 (£3) |
| Location | Date | Tickets |
|---|---|---|
| Removing the pressures of review, criticism and hype, and without relying on background knowledge, this gentle reading group led by Julie Johnstone focuses on the reader's response to the text. For booking and more details please phone or email reception@spl.org.uk | ||
| Scottish Poetry Library, Edinburgh | 27 May, 2 Jun, 24 Jun 6.30–8.00 | 0131 557 2876 £5 (£3) |
| Location | Date | Tickets |
|---|---|---|
| An informal poetry reading group that encourages lively debate and offers members the chance to choose the poems. For booking and more details please phone or email reception@spl.org.uk | ||
| Scottish Poetry Library, Edinburgh | 26 May, 16 Jun 6.00–8.00 | 0131 557 2876 Free (ticketed) |
| Location | Date | Tickets |
|---|---|---|
| Novelist Cynthia and poet John Glenday offer a taster of their creative writing courses. Booking required. | ||
| Scottish Poetry Library, Edinburgh | 24 May 11.00am–2.30 | 0131 557 2876 £5 (£3) |
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