Nikki Giovanni Memorial Community Poetry Reading

Lexington Public Library - Central Library

140 East Main Street, Lexington, Kentucky 40507

Saturday, February 22nd
3:00pm - 4:00pm EST

Prior to her passing on December 9, 2024, Nikki Giovanni was scheduled as keynote speaker at Lexington's 2025 Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration. Help us celebrate Nikki Giovanni's legacy and Black History Month by bringing a few poems to share at our community poetry reading at Central Library's Farish Theater. Please bring poems by Giovanni or other poets, including yourself. For Adults and Teens. Please limit to about 3 minutes.