Registration opens:
October 28th, 2025 7:00pm

Open Mic Poetry Night

Celebrating One Year

For Adults

About the Program

Celebrate one year of Open Mic Poetry Nights and the amazing community that brings them to life! Whether you’ve shared your words before, attended as a listener, or are thinking about joining us for the first time, you’re welcome to be part of this special night of poetry, connection, and creativity.

Light refreshments will be provided; please arrive on time. Readers are kindly asked to share for no longer than 5 minutes. 

About Open Mic Nights

Well-seasoned and first-time performers alike share original pieces of writing. Designed to be a judgement-free, "come as you are" zone, there are no right or wrong ways to write poetry and we can’t wait to hear what you come up with! If you are not ready to perform but enjoy poetry nonetheless and would rather be a supportive listener, that works too.

Photography Notice: Please note that photographs and videos may be taken at this event and may be broadcast, reproduced, and/or made available in print or online. For individual or small group photos, staff will make attendees aware of their presence and will ask permission before taking photos. 

For larger public events, please note that by attending, you are consenting to the use of your appearance, image, and voice in print or digital productions created by the Waterloo Public Library for promotional use only. Please speak to library staff at the event if you’d like to be excluded from any photo/video. 

Programmer: Vrinda