Peoria Poetry Club

This is not a library sponsored event.

Purpose of Meeting

Celebrating the spoken word!

The Peoria Poetry Club was founded on January 28th, 1941, and the first meeting was held at the Pere Marquette Hotel.  PPC offers glimpses of creative writing through poetry, participating in poetry workshops, and other creative programs presented by poets and others.  Attendees are invited to bring a favorite poem to share, or just come to listen and enjoy readings and recitations by others.

Meeting schedule:
* 11:30 - 12:00 - Meet and greet time - Catch up with friends new and old!  
* 12:00 - Poetry Club Role Call - Anyone is welcome to share a poem!
* 1:00 - Monthly Presentation (TBA)

The Peoria Poetry Club is free to attend and all are welcome!

 

 

April Program: Words, Words, Words! with Jim Wilhelm

A man in a dark turtleneck shirt. He is leaning forward with his chin resting on his folded hands.Jim Wilhelm is a familiar face in Central Illinois.  As the long-serving host of the WTVP (PBS) program, Illinois Adventures, viewers traveled across the state with Jim to explore famous landmarks and hidden gems.

Since retiring in 2016, Jim has exercised his creative muscles through writing.  This engaging storyteller will be our guest speaker in April, sharing true stories of his author's adventures.  Be sure to join us!