Are you interested in reading, writing or exploring the world of poetry?  Susan Lanzaro-Schroeder will lead this open discussion and member devotion to positive feedback and the joyful appreciation of the creative endeavor. The poems presented can range from the inspirational to the deeply personal, sometimes painful; to the outrageously witty: from sonnets and rhyme, to open verse. Members share their authored poems, solicit input for their developing poems or to share a poem that they find beautiful. Can’t make this night? Other Monday meetings are as follows: October 21, November 18, and December 16. Ages 18 and older welcome! Drop in! For more information visit www.derbypubliclibrary.org or call 203-736-1482.

Lanzaro-Schroeder’s diverse writing experience includes: Literary Editor of Sacred Heart Academy High School, Grant Writer with awards for Job Training via Bridgeport Regional Business Council, earning the Hewlett Packard channel partner status, company patents and licensing agreements and co-founding the Central Florida Poetry group.  Her 35-year collection of poems celebrating nature and humor will be shortly published in “JUKED.”