Bring your voice to this year’s Student Poetry Slam

Student News | Thursday, March 5, 2026

The Columbus State Library’s annual Student Poetry Slam returns in late April, and now is the perfect time to start preparing your performance.

New to slam poetry? No problem. Free workshops and performance coaching will be offered in March and April to help both first-time and experienced poets sharpen their skills and build confidence on stage. (See the workshop list below to register.)

Ready to compete? Prizes will be awarded to the top performers, including $150 for first place and $50 for second and third place.

The Poetry Slam will take place on Thursday, April 30, from 7 to 9 p.m. (A location on the Columbus Campus will be announced soon.) Come share your voice, your story, and your creativity.

For more information, view the orientation session at this YouTube link. Contact Library Supervisor Sharon Richter at srichter1@cscc.edu if you have questions.

Free Peer Workshops in the Library

• Thursday, March 12, from 3 to 4 p.m. Register here.
• Wednesday, March 25, from 3 to 4 p.m. Register here.
• Thursday, April 2, from 3 to 4 p.m. Register here.

Free Performance Workshops in the Library

• Wednesday, April 8, from 3 to 4 p.m. Register here.   
• Thursday, April 23, from 3 to 4 p.m. Register here. 

 

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