from the Altadena Library

Are you a poet who lives, works, or is active in the Altadena Community? Then you are eligible to apply to be the Poet Laureate for Altadena Library 2012-2014.  The laureate inauguration will take place on April 21 at the library’s annual Poetry & Cookies celebration to be held at the Altadena Senior Center. The laureate’s poetry will be featured at this event and in the library’s annual poetry anthology. If you are a poet or know of a poet in the area, please send sample poems, biography, and an application to Altadena Library District, Attention Poet Laureate Selection Committee, 600 East Mariposa Street, Altadena, CA 91001 or email to pdutton@altadenalibrary.org by January 21, 2012.

The current Poet Laureate for Altadena Library is Alene Terzian (pictured), an English professor at College of the Canyons where she spearheads the literary magazine, cul-de-sac. Her poetry has been widely published and her book Deep as City’s Ache is part of the library’s poetry collection.

For more information or to download an application see the library’s website at www.altadenalibrary.org. The main Altadena Library is located at 600 East Mariposa Street, Altadena, CA 91001.