“I am deeply honored and humbled by this appointment. This position is an amazing open door in which to serve my community. My goal is to make poetry more accessible through engagement, and to amplify marginalized voices through educational initiatives across unique cultural spaces.”
— Sandra Rivers-Gill, Lucas Counry Poet Laureate (2026-2028)
Poetry, Prompts & Pens!
A poetry workshop for older adults. This monthly series begins:
Tuesday, November 24, 2026,11:00-12:30PM
@ West Toledo Library
1320 W. Sylvania, Ohio 43612
Ohio Poetry Day
Saturday, October 17, 2026, 12:00-4:00PM
@ Toledo Lucas County Public Library
325 N. Michigan Ave.
Toledo, Ohio 43604
Meet new Lucas County Poet Laureate – Toledo
