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Father Goose Poetry Festival
2026-05-16 14:00:00 2026-05-16 16:00:00 America/Chicago Father Goose Poetry Festival (Families) Join us for this special event celebrating talented young writers from around Alabama. Homewood Public Library - Large Auditorium

Saturday, May 16
2:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-05-16 14:00:00 2026-05-16 16:00:00 America/Chicago Father Goose Poetry Festival (Families) Join us for this special event celebrating talented young writers from around Alabama. Homewood Public Library - Large Auditorium

Homewood Public Library

Large Auditorium

(Families) Join us for this special event celebrating talented young writers from around Alabama.

The nine winners, three winners in each category (K-1, 2-3, 4-5) will receive awards and read their poems aloud. All are welcome! Join us for kids' poetry readings, refreshments, and fun activities with the Alabama Writers' Forum.

AGE GROUP: | Upper Elementary (3-5 Grade) | Elementary (K-2nd Grade) | Elementary (K - 5th Grade) | Early Learners (Birth - Pre-K) |

EVENT TYPE: | Kid Events |

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