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The O.B. Hardison Poetry Series Finale Reading

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Dates Tue, May 19, 2026 at 7:30pm

Venue Folger Theatre

Tickets $20

Duration 60 minutes

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Please note: Children under the age of 4 are not permitted.

The Poetry season concludes with a finale reading by a poet chosen by a group of Folger Poetry supporters. The evening’s honored guest will read from the work of other poets cited as their literary influences as well as from their own work.

Previous poets invited for this finale reading include Ellen Bass, Billy Collins, Carolyn Forché, and Jane Hirshfield. The reading will be followed by a book signing in the Great Hall.

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