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Alan Spence's Name Put Forward as Next Edinburgh Makar

8 September, 2017

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Alan Spence has been nominated to become the next Edinburgh Makar. Learn more about the appointment and Alan Spence in our latest blog.

The Thursday Post: A Warm Welcome to our Latest Members of Staff

6 September, 2017

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The SPL is pleased to welcome three new members of staff: Hannah Lavery, our Engagement Co-ordinator; Beth Cochrane, Programme Co-ordinator, and Rose Harrison, Learning Co-ordinator.

The Thursday Post: National Poetry Day 2017

31 August, 2017

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Freedom! What does that word mean to you? National Poetry Day (Thursday, 28 September) has, this year, chosen ‘freedom’ as its theme. Our latest blog has all our resources and events in one handy place.

The Thursday Post: The Poetry Book Society

24 August, 2017

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The Poetry Book Society, your one-stop shop for reviews, news and discounts. Find out what they can do for you, whether you're a reader or a publisher.

The Thursday Post: When Wilfred Met Siegfried

8 August, 2017

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Image: David Clarke, playing Wilfred Owen, in Edinburgh 2017 by Alan Shedlock

A series of special events marking the 100th anniversary of the meeting of war poets Wilfred Owen and Siegfried Sassoon takes place next week in Edinburgh, starting on 15 August.

A plaque for Tessa

8 August, 2017

On Tuesday, 29 August, 4pm, the Scottish Poetry Library will honour its founder, Tessa Ransford, with the unveiling of a special plaque, made by Beltane Studios in Peebles. Ransford’s family will be in attendance. The broader poetry community is welcome to attend.

Read all about it! The latest Poetry Reader is here.

2 August, 2017

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It’s here! Yes, the latest issue of our bi-annual newsletter the Poetry Reader has arrived. Read our latest blog to discover what's inside the issue.

The Thursday Post: Our EIBF highlights

2 August, 2017

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Our top ten pick of poetry events to see at the Edinburgh International Book Festival in 2017.

BBC Scotland's new Poet in Residence revealed

25 July, 2017

BBC Scotland, in association with the Scottish Poetry Library, has announced the name of its second Poet in Residence. Read our blog to learn the poet's name and his or her ambitions for the post.

The Thursday Post: See Hear

14 July, 2017

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We are aware that if you have hearing loss, enjoyment of our podcasts is going to be restricted. With that in mind, we’ve begun the task of transcribing our podcasts. Learn more in the latest blog.