Poetry reading and open mic with Trillium nominee Matthew Walsh

The Hybla Residency and the Hastings Highlands Library will host a special literary event Thursday, featuring 2025 Trillium Book Award nominee Matthew Walsh.

Walsh is currently the Hybla Residency’s Artist in Residence.

The event kicks off with an open mic session from 3 to 4 p.m. Attendees who wish to share their poetry or spoken word pieces can sign up in advance by emailing Roy at roybruno100@gmail.com.

Following the open mic, from 4 to 5 p.m., Walsh will take the stage to read from their latest work.

This is a free event and all are welcome. Learn more online at the Hastings Highlands Public Library.

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