Free Community Poetry Workshops
by El Segundo Poet Laureate
Kweku Abimbola

August - November 2025

Please join us for the upcoming FREE series of COMMUNITY POETRY WORKSHOPS led by El Segundo Poet Laureate Kweku Abimbola hosted by the El Segundo Public Library.

Participants are encouraged to bring a notebook, writing utensils, or laptop to participate in the writing activities. Writing experience is not necessary. Writers of all levels are encouraged to join. These workshops are designed for participants ages 18+. Registration is not required. 

This first workshop kicks off on Saturday, August 23 for the El Segundo Art Walk 2025. Hope to see you there! 

The Poet Laureate Program is a City initiative funded by El Segundo's Cultural Development Fund. The poet laureate was selected by a committee representing members from the Arts and Culture Advisory Committee and the Cultural Arts Coordinator. The program seeks to promote diverse voices and perspectives in shaping and furthering the literary arts, culture, and creative expression. Abimbola’s term as poet laureate is two years through the end of 2026.

For more information about this program, Poet Laureate Kweku Abimbola and any upcoming programs, please reach out to Senior Librarian Julie Todd at 310-524-2729 or jtodd@elsegundo.org.

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