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Midcoast Poetry Readings and Workshops
January 2026 past 2026 events
Tuesday January 13 6:30 ‑ 8:00 p.m.
Wintersong: A Midcoast Gathering of Voices
Skidompha Public Library, Porter Hall (entrance in the back), 184 Main St, Damariscotta
Midcoast Poetry Calendar, River Company Theater, and Skidompha Library are delighted to host this evening of poetry. Join us as we celebrate the Midcoast Poetry Journal and the vibrant voices of our region.
Open Mic. to follow. Bring a poem you wrote or a poem you love. Free admission and open to all. Refreshments in the Lobby.
Midcoast Poetry Journal Volumes 1 and 2 will be available for sale.
Sunday January 18 2:00 ‑ 3:30 p.m.
JIGSAW POETRY
A Writing Workshop for Everyone with Maya Stein, Belfast Poet Laureate (2023‑2025)
Pascal Hall, 86 Pascal Ave, Rockport Maine
A unique creative writing activity composing new pieces of writing by assembling disparate lines from exerpts brought by all participants. Please see event poster for more details. Thanks.
Midcoast Poetry Journal Volumes 1 and 2 will be available for sale.
Sliding Scale $10‑$25
Please RSVP: hello@mayastein.com
Saturday January 24 1:30 ‑ 3 p.m.
MPJ Book Celebration Volume 1 & 2!
Waldoboro Public Library, 958 Main St, Waldoboro Maine
Join us as we celebrate the publication of the Midcoast Poetry Journal Volumes 1 and 2. Poet contributors will read from the journal and all are welcome to join in at the open mic. to follow. Free and open to all.
Midcoast Poetry Journal Volumes 1 and 2 will be available for sale.