Literature

04/07/2026

Trying Poetry - A Beginner's Workshop (Adults)
Tom Fate - https://gpld.org/event/15551782

Saturday, April 25
1:00pm - 2:30pm

Geneva Public Library District

03/12/2026

Poetry reading at College of DuPage (Library), featuring Illinois Poet Laureate Mark Turcotte - free and open to all. Wednesday March 18, 1-2pm.

11/03/2025

November = National Novel Writing Month!

We’re excited to support a new, community-led era for the event by providing resources and camaraderie for your month of literary abandon.

09/11/2025

https://www.poetryfoundation.org/articles/1723145/poetry-foundation-announces-2025-recipients-of-the-21st-annual-pegasus-awards

Poems, readings, poetry news and the entire 110-year archive of POETRY magazine.

08/28/2025

From a recent Fortune article: "Higher education as we know it is on the verge of becoming obsolete,” Tarifi said to Fortune. [Jad Tarifi is the founder of Google’s first generative-AI team.] “Thriving in the future will come not from collecting credentials but from cultivating unique perspectives, agency, emotional awareness, and strong human bonds." We're not so sure about higher ed becoming obsolete but if ONLY there were programs that cultivate unique perspectives....emotional awareness.....strong human bonds. Yes, if only........English at College of Dupage!! Literature, Creative Writing, Film, Writing Studies - check us out: https://cod.edu/english

English at College of DuPage is comprised of Creative Writing, Film, Literature and Writing Studies. Each program has its own unique focus and approach, but all of the programs provide high-demand 21st century skills like communication, collaboration and problem solving.

04/17/2025

All manner of banner - COD English at the Spring Open House, Saturday April 12!

02/19/2025

College of DuPage Playwriting Contest this Spring (2025) - co-sponsored by the Creative Writing Program, the Theater Program, and the COD Library. See flyer for details and visit our website!

cod.edu/playwriting

11/01/2024

10/22/2024

Film Studies' Fall screenings

Wednesday, October 23rd @ 6PM - The Curse of the Crying
Woman (1963, Baledon)

Thursday, October 24th @ 4:30PM - Serial Mom (1994, Waters)

Both events are held in BIC 1437 and are FREE.

10/21/2024

What: STPL's Dead Poets Society; Poetry in the Park
When: Monday, October 28th at 4pm
Where: Woodlawn Memorial Park, in Joliet, IL. The park is located at 23060 W Jefferson St, Joliet, IL 60431.
Description: Join us for a poetry reading in the ambiance of Woodlawn Memorial Park, featuring Joliet Poet Laureate Uxmar Torres.You are welcome to bring poetry to share, or just listen to the poetry provided. Refreshments and seating will be provided. Presented in partnership with Woodlawn Memorial Park.
Price: Free!