Cross Town: Connection, Conversation, and Poetry!

Mon Sep 15 2025 at 06:00 pm to 07:30 pm UTC-05:00

210 W Green Street, Urbana, IL, United States, Illinois 61801 | Urbana

The Urbana Free Library
Publisher/HostThe Urbana Free Library
Cross Town: Connection, Conversation, and Poetry!
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This special event features Spoken Word Poet Aaron Ammons & the 2025 City of Urbana Poet Laureate, Angie Patton.
Join us for an evening of connection, conversation, and poetry! This event features Cross Town Poets Aaron Ammons and Angie Patton as they have deeper conversations about writing and poetry. Aaron Ammons will share selected readings and the stories behind his inspiration for writing. This event is free and open to all.
Cosponsored by Urbana Arts and Culture and The Urbana Free Library
The Library is committed to making programs accessible for all. If you need an accommodation to attend a program, please let the Library know at least two weeks in advance. To request an accommodation, contact the Programming and Outreach Manager via email at [email protected] or via phone at 217-367-4057.
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