Welcome all to The Burlingame Library 2026 Community Poetry Season! 

Come and share your words with us—newcomers welcome! This month’s featured reader is Clive Matson, author of Hello, Paradise. Paradise, Goodbye, educator, Lifetime Beat Poet Laureate, and recipient of the Berkeley Lifetime Achievement in Poetry Award. Light refreshments will be provided. Copies of Clive's most recent works will be available to purchase from the author. All poets, poetry enthusiasts, and the poetry curious are welcome. 

Registration required for Open Mic readers. If you would just like to listen, no need to register. 

Guidelines and reading order will be sent out prior to the event. 

For Adults and Teens 13+ 

Schedules

  • Occurs Wednesday, February 11th, 2026 @ 6:00 pm – 7:15 pm

Venue

Burlingame Library

480 Primrose Rd
CA 94010

Contact

Burlingame Public Library

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