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Youth Poet Laureate Inauguration (SF Main Library)

Friday, January 23, 2026 - 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free
San Francisco Main Library, Koret Auditorium | 100 Larkin Street, San Francisco, CA 94102

Event Details

San Francisco Public Library

Experience the power of poetry and spoken word as San Francisco honors its rising literary stars. Join us after hours on January 23 for a vibrant community celebration featuring the first cohort of the relaunched Youth Poet Laureate program, presented in collaboration with 826 Valencia, Youth Speaks and the Office of Mayor Daniel Lurie. After a season of writing workshops, these young voices are ready to shine. Be there as we name the new Youth Poet Laureate and Vice Poet Laureate.

Presented by San Francisco Public Library

 

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Cost: FREE*
*Free
Categories: *Top Pick*, Downtown San Francisco, In Person, Kids & Families, Literature
Venue: San Francisco Main Library, Koret Auditorium
Address: 100 Larkin Street, San Francisco, CA 94102

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