Corona Poetry Collaborative
CORONA Poetry Collaborative WWBA is delighted to be collaborating with Nassau County Poet Laureate Gayl Teller to create an anthology of Coronavirus-related poems. Let’s collaborate on a collection of poems CORONA during this historic time. The title CORONA suggests not only the pandemic but luminous hope. What has your experience
Juan Felipe Herrera Evening Poetry Reading May 30th
WWBA Poet-in-Residence Juan Felipe Herrera Evening Poetry Reading is free and open to all this year! To join please use the Zoom Link below: There is also a Zoom Master Class with Juan Felipe Herrera on May 30th. More info here: Master Class You are invited to a Zoom webinar.
In Memoriam
William T. Walter, PhD WWBA Trustee President (1931 – 2020) WWBA commemorates the leadership and dedication of William T. Walter, PhD. His spirit and joy will forever be reflected in his lasting contributions to the Birthplace and to the legacy of Walt Whitman. In lieu of flowers, his family requests
Zoom Live Events // Upcoming & Past
Topic: Poetry Open Mic Time: Thursday, October 29, 2020 at 6:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) WWBA is delighted to present Poetry Open Mic! Six Featured Poets will present their poetry and the audience will be invited to share as well(as much as time permits)! Join us for
LI Poet of the Year Christina M. Rau Poetry Reading on Zoom: April 5th
Click this link on April 5th at 2:00pm. On your computer you will be given prompts to access the meeting. To join using your phone download the Zoom App beforehand: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/142229416 Enter this Password: 404223 Meeting ID:142 229 416 2020 WWBA Long Island Poet of the Year Christina M. Rau will
Facebook Live Workshop with Christina M. Rau March 26th
WWBA Long Island Poet of the Year Christina M. Rau will be presenting a Facebook Live Poetry Workshop, “For The Love Of Lists: How To Catalog Effectively” on March 26th, 2020 at 4:00PM. To join live, click here on March 26th at 4:00PM and scroll to the top of our newsfeed.
Postcard Poetry FREE Workshop Children & Adults
Due to health concerns, event is POSTPONED. We will schedule a new date and update our website once it is planned. Thank you. WWBA is delighted to host a community workshop by local poet Mary Healey. In this *free workshop participants will explore, experience, enjoy, and create the world of
Cancelled: I Love My Park Day!: Outdoor/Garden Volunteers May 2nd
Saturday, May 2nd: 10am – 3pm. Help the “Leaves of Grass” grow! Roll up your sleeves and participate in outdoor spring cleanup of Walt Whitman Birthplace, as part of a statewide initiative to maintain parks. Walk-ins welcome. Rain date: May 9th. *Bring your own gardening tools. Lunch, Birthplace tours, and
Volunteer Meet & Greet: Become a Volunteer!
Due to health concerns, event is POSTPONED. We will schedule a new date and update our website once it is planned. Thank you. WWBA invites prospective volunteers to join us on March 25th, 2:00 – 4:00PM for a Meet & Greet with our current volunteers and staff members. Walt Whitman
Christina M. Rau: LI Poet of the Year Ceremony & Reception April 5th
We are delighted to announce that Christina M. Rau has been named WWBA 2020 Long Island Poet of the Year! An Award Ceremony and Poetry Reading by Christina M. Rau will be held on April 5th, 2020, 2:00 – 4:00 pm at the Birthplace. Free and Open to the Public.