Carter County Poetry Society

08/08/2026

Today at noon at the Grayson branch of the Carter County Public Library. Bring your words and CCPS will bring its welcome!

08/06/2026

Hey! Readers and writers of all varieties, don't miss this 'right in our neighborhood' opportunity!

We're doing a run through of the festival, and we can't believe it's happening THIS MONTH! We hope you're excited as we are for the Appalachian Literary Arts Festival August 28-30 right here in downtown Morehead, Kentukcy!

More info here: www.appalachianliteraryartsfestival.com

08/06/2026

Are you a souvenir or memory type of traveler? Turn your most cherished trip, or the souvenir from it, into a tribute to share with our group. Our next meeting will be Saturday, August 8th at the Grayson branch of the Carter County Public Library at noon.

08/01/2026

On your last excursion, did you hop a train, ride a bike, or take a flight? Bring your poem about or on the subject of travel. Our next meeting will be Saturday, August 8th at the Grayson branch of the Carter County Public Library at noon.

07/27/2026

We want to hear all about your trip to the moon, or perhaps W***y Wonka's Chocolate Factory, or the long awaited cruise you took to the Bahamas. No matter the destination--share the journey with your words! Bring your poem about or on the subject of travel. Our next meeting will be Saturday, August 8th at the Grayson branch of the Carter County Public Library at noon.

07/17/2026

No matter your zip code--find the post office! Let's get those submissions in the mail today, folks! It's the official 10 day countdown!

07/13/2026

And the entries are rolling in . . . and the smiles are showing out! Get your annual contest entries in the mail by this Friday, folks! Or envelope them and drop them to the wonderful folds at the Grayson branch of the Carter County Public Library through July 28th!

07/11/2026

Let's go on a word adventure at noon at the Grayson branch of the Carter County Public Library!

07/06/2026

Our next regular meeting will be held on July 11, 2026 at noon at the Grayson branch of the Carter County Public Library. Bring your 'any style, any form' (32 line limit) expression about America's 250th birthday with you to share.

07/01/2026

As we head into the weekend, our group expresses gratitude to American Legion Willard Post 342 & its Auxiliary for sponsoring the America 250 category in our contest. Wonderful people doing wonderful service wherever they have opportunity.
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