Community Wide Reads

At the poetry workshop at the school, survey results included: 69.2% said they would like to be a poet; 70% said they liked learning about both narrative poems and how to write poetry. / Poetry Workshop at Library: “It was an eye-opening experience (sorry for the poor wording-it should be more poetic) brain-opening ear-opening.” -- “I liked the small size of the group and the opportunity to share each other's work.” -- “It was an eye-opening experience (sorry for the poor wording-it should be more poetic) brain-opening ear-opening.” / Blind Your Ponies Adult Book Discussion: “The majority of those attending the discussion, albeit a small group, enjoyed the discussion and felt the quality of the discussion was excellent. We had a few more participants from last year, so it was great!” / Last Shot: Final Four Mystery Discussion: “The students gathered together to watch one of the NCAA basketball games at a local restaurant which gradually turned into a discussion of the book during the game.” / Last Words by Joyce Sutphen Discussion: “People from all walks of life were able to relate to the poems.” -- “Was a nice change- Took me out of my comfort zone- Expanded my horizons” -- “Great comments! A chance to READ our favorites. A SMALL group!” / Author Presentation by Joyce Sutphen: “Great intro. Incredible poet - connected with audience; self-revealing.” -- “I loved the fact that it was about only poetry. Not many programs promote poetry” -- “I appreciate these presentations VERY much!” -- “Excellent. Great idea to do poetry.” -- “I love it when the college does things like this for the community.”