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Poetry in the Garden: Miriam’s Garden

Date: Saturday, Jun 22, 2024
Time: 2pm
Location: Hyde Park Branch Library
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Please join us to celebrate the closing event of a series of live poetry readings featuring poetic voices of Los Angeles. This closing event will highlight poet Sesshu Foster among a lively lineup of poets in Hyde Park library’s garden as part of their ongoing “Miriam’s Garden” series.

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Poet:

Sesshu Foster

Sesshu Foster is a poet and novelist working in Los Angeles. Winner of two American Book Awards, Foster’s most recent books include the novel, ELADATL: A History of the East Los Angeles Dirigible Air Transport Lines, co-authored with artist Arturo E. Romo, and the book of poems, City of the Future.

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Where does this event take place?

The poetry reading will take place at Hyde Park Branch Library, 2205 West Florence Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90043.

Where should I park?

There is a parking lot and bike rack available.

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Stacy Lieberman

As President and CEO of the Library Foundation of Los Angeles (LFLA), Stacy Lieberman is an innovative and inclusive leader whose career dwells at the intersection of arts and culture, lifelong learning, storytelling, and equitable access. Stacy guides the Foundation’s philanthropic and public-facing priorities to serve the Los Angeles Public Library, embracing the notion that libraries are beacons of democracy where everyone is welcome. She works intentionally with community leaders, donors, and internal and external strategic partners to raise awareness and resources for the Library and its life-changing initiatives.

With more than 20 years of experience as a senior executive, Stacy has left an indelible mark on iconic L.A. arts, non-profit, and educational institutions such as The Broad, the Autry Museum of the American West, and the Skirball Cultural Center. Building on an early career in book publishing, she has dedicated her professional life to sharing stories and broadening the reach of public institutions to welcome visitors and students of all ages and backgrounds to experience educational, arts, and cultural opportunities.