Guilford Poets Guild

Staged Reading with GPG Members – September 17, 2026 at 7pm “God of Carnage”

🎭 Moses Gunn/Norman Marshall Play Company Presents A Staged Reading of God of Carnage By Yasmina Reza 📅 Thursday, September 17🕖 7:00 PM📍 Willoughby Wallace Memorial LibraryStony Creek, Branford, CT Join the Moses Gunn/Norman Marshall Play Company for an unforgettable evening of theater as we present a staged reading of Yasmina Reza's internationally acclaimed, Tony Award and Olivier Award-winning comedy, …...

Staged Reading with GPG Members – September 17, 2026 at 7pm “God of Carnage” 🎭 Moses Gunn/Norman Marshall Play Company Presents A Staged Reading of God of Carnage By Yasmina Reza 📅 Thursday, September 17🕖 7:00 PM📍 Willoughby Wallace Memorial LibraryStony Creek, Branford, CT…

**Join us for THE NUTMEG ANTHOLOGY poetry reading on Sunday September 20 at 1pm at THE KATE**

**Join us for THE NUTMEG ANTHOLOGY-POETRY READING on Sunday September 20 at 1pm** Calling all poetry fans to The Kate! On September 20th at 1pm, at The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center in Old Saybrook, poets published in The Nutmeg Anthology will share their work. The Nutmeg Anthology is a collection of vibrant poems exploring Connecticut’s rich history, diverse landscapes, local landmarks, shared humanity, and more, written by dozens of contemporary poets with ties to the state....

**Join us for THE NUTMEG ANTHOLOGY poetry reading on Sunday September 20 at 1pm at THE KATE** **Join us for THE NUTMEG ANTHOLOGY-POETRY READING on Sunday September 20 at 1pm** Calling all poetry fans to The Kate! On September 20th at 1pm, at The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center in Old…

Poems from Connecticut’s Four Corners – Sept 2

Another invite here for poets out there to join us for an inspiring evening celebrating the voices of poets from across Connecticut. 🗓 Wednesday, September 2🕖 7:00 PM💻 Zoom - link to come! Poems from Connecticut's Four Corners features outstanding poets including Guilford Poets Guild Poet, Gwen Gunn, pictured here! The evening's poems will represent each region of our state, sharing an evening of diverse perspectives, beautiful language, and community through poetry. Registration is required and more on that soon. Whether you're a lifelong poetry lover or simply curious, you're welcome to join!

Poems from Connecticut’s Four Corners – Sept 2 Another invite here for poets out there to join us for an inspiring evening celebrating the voices of poets from across Connecticut. 🗓 Wednesday, September 2🕖 7:00 PM💻 Zoom – link to come! Po…

Poems from Connecticut’s Four Corners

🍂 Poems from Connecticut's Four Corners 🍂 Join us for an inspiring evening celebrating the voices of poets from across Connecticut. 🗓 Wednesday, September 2🕖 7:00 PM💻 Zoom - link to come! Poems from Connecticut's Four Corners features outstanding poets including Guilford Poets Guild Poet, Gwen Gunn. The evening's poems will represent each region of our state, sharing an evening of diverse perspectives, beautiful language, and community through poetry. Registration is required and more on that soon. Whether you're a lifelong poetry lover or simply curious, you're welcome to join!

Poems from Connecticut’s Four Corners 🍂 Poems from Connecticut’s Four Corners 🍂 Join us for an inspiring evening celebrating the voices of poets from across Connecticut. 🗓 Wednesday, September 2🕖 7:00 PM💻 Zoom – link to com…

Guilford Poets Guild Summer Break From Second Thursdays – hope to hear you in the fall!

☀️ Guilford Poets Guild Summer Break From Second Thursdays☀️ Thank you to everyone who joined us for another wonderful season of open mics and poetry. The Guilford Poets Guild will be taking a summer break from our Second Thursday Series - we look forward to seeing and hearing you in the fall. 📖 Upcoming Second Thursday Programs at 6:30pm…...

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Tomorrow! A Norman Marshall Tribute with Poetry & Play Readings

Saturday, May 30, 2026 • 2:00–4:00 PM Join us for a heartfelt afternoon celebrating the life, artistry, and enduring spirit of Norman Marshall through theater, poetry, and storytelling. This special tribute will feature a staged reading of Thornton Wilder’s moving one-act play The Happy Journey to Trenton to Camden, poetry that resonated with Norm, and excerpts from his powerful solo work on abolitionist John Brown, …...

Tomorrow! A Norman Marshall Tribute with Poetry & Play Readings Saturday, May 30, 2026 • 2:00–4:00 PM Join us for a heartfelt afternoon celebrating the life, artistry, and enduring spirit of Norman Marshall through theater, poetry, and storytelling. This specia…

GHS Poets & GPG Poets Come Together in May

Every year, the Guilford Poets Guild holds a poetry contest at Guilford High School celebrating the creativity and voices of young writers in our community. On May 14th, poets from GHS and GPG came together for an evening of shared words and connection as this year’s winners read their award-winning work alongside community poets inspired to step up during the open mic....

GHS Poets & GPG Poets Come Together in May Every year, the Guilford Poets Guild holds a poetry contest at Guilford High School celebrating the creativity and voices of young writers in our community. On May 14th, poets from GHS and GPG came…

Every year, the Guilford Poets Guild holds a poetry contest at Guilford High School celebrating the creativity and voices of young writers in our community. On May 14th, poets from GHS and GPG came together for an evening of shared words.

Thank you to everyone who attended, shared, listened, and helped create such a warm and welcoming celebration of poetry and community.

The Guilford Poets Guild takes a break from our Second Thursdays gatherings for the summer, but we look forward to welcoming everyone back in September for more poetry, conversation, and community! ✨📖

Every year, the Guilford Poets Guild holds a poetry contest at Guilford High School celebrating the creativity and voices of young writers in our community. On May 14th, poets from GHS and GPG came together for an evening of shared words and connection as this year’s winners read their award-winning work alongside community poets inspired to step up during the open mic.

Congratulations to the winners of the Annual Poetry Contest! ✨

🌟Winners:
There’s Always a Warm Day in March — Rory Melvin
Red House — Riley Mills
Inheritance — Gina D**g
Flowers that Bloom in March — Kaylin Diglio
Creation — Azarel Comeau

🌟Guilford Poem Award:
Red Shack — Emilia Votto

A heartfelt congratulations to all who participated and shared their voices, creativity, and courage.

The Guilford Poets Guild takes a break from our Second Thursdays gatherings for the summer, but we look forward to welcoming everyone back in September for more poetry, conversation, and community! ✨

Poetry Night with Poets from Guilford High School and Guilford Poets Guild! May 14th at 6:30pm

Poetry Night in Guilford ✨ Mark your calendars, poetry fans—May 14 at 6:30 PM - join the Guilford Poets Guild for a night of creativity and community at the Guilford Library! GPG is teaming up with the talented poets of Guilford High School for an evening that celebrates poetry in all its forms.—from heartfelt to humorous, bold to beautifully quiet....

Poetry Night with Poets from Guilford High School and Guilford Poets Guild! May 14th at 6:30pm Poetry Night in Guilford ✨ Mark your calendars, poetry fans—May 14 at 6:30 PM – join the Guilford Poets Guild for a night of creativity and community at the Guilford Library! GPG is teaming u…