Poetry was in the air at the Booth Library “Poetry Walk” reception celebrated April 7. Approximately 75 people gathered in the library’s meeting room for the Sunday afternoon program that offered the contributors an opportunity to recite their submitted works and share their passion for poetry with attendees.

The event was presented in conjunction with National Poetry Month and the installation of “Poetry Walk” signs at the Fairfield Hills Campus. The signs display the poems written by the local poets.

More than 100 poems were submitted for review, with 42 selected for the signs along the Poetry Walk. The remaining poems are currently on display at the library.

Throughout the month, visitors can enjoy a self-guided tour of the picturesque Fairfield Hills landscape, embellished with an array of poems thoughtfully displayed on signs. The immersive experience invites reflection and connection with nature, as well as the written word, providing a perfect backdrop to the verses that have been selected to resonate with a diverse audience.

The Poetry Walk, according to a press release from the library ahead of the reception, “is designed to be an inspiring journey, encouraging participants to explore the beauty of both poetry and the surroundings.”

The project was founded by the Friends of the C.H. Booth Library.

A detailed map of the poem locations is available on the library’s website (chboothlibrary.org), ensuring visitors can fully engage with the unique literary display.