National Poetry Month: Poetry Night

April is National Poetry Month. Poetry Night at the library features two local poets, Miguel and Laura, followed by an open mic opportunity for anyone interested in sharing their own poetry or music. Material containing profanity or other offensive language is not permitted.

About Miguel: Miguel Ramirez has been a fixture of the Des Moines Poetry scene since 2008. Miguel has opened for multiple national touring poets and was also an original member of DSM Next Poets. Since 2013 Miguel has been the host of Des Moines premier open mic Poetry UnPlugged. Poetry UnPlugged is currently held at Twisted Vine Brewery on the 4th Thursday of the Month. 

About Laura: Laura Merz is a young local poet and author. She participates in local slams and open mics. Her first book is The Girl with the Butterfly Eyes with a second book releasing in March.