Poetry Saved Our Lives

Poetry Saved Our Lives is an eight-week spoken word series for teens to explore their creative voices and make friends. Develop your writing, poetry and stories with a supportive and experienced coach.

Martin Gomes is an Afro/Latino, queer writer and composer. Martin works as an artist facilitator for organizations such as Unity Charity, Lakeshore Arts, JAYU, VIBEArts, tdsbCREATES and Shakespeare in Action.

This is an in-person program. For more information, call the branch at 416-396-8931.

If you identify as a person with a disability or as a person who is Deaf, and require an accessibility accommodation to participate in this program, please contact Accessibility Services by email, accessibleservices@tpl.ca, or voicemail, 416-393-7099, to make a request. Please contact us at least three weeks in advance.