Next Year's Words: a New Paltz Readers Forum

Next Year's Words: a New Paltz Readers Forum A literary forum in New Paltz, in partnership with Elting Memorial Library. ...And next year's words await another voice.--T.S.

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Next Year's Words is a reading forum in New Paltz for creative writing in local communities. We aim to mix young and seasoned voices, juxtaposing works of fiction, poetry, memoir and nonfiction from different stages of life. Includes an open mic, refreshments, and intriguing introductions. Supported by Wallkill Valley Writers and the SUNY-New Paltz English Department.

Coming to the finish line for the 12th season! Look who's reading! And maybe you too?
06/11/2026

Coming to the finish line for the 12th season! Look who's reading! And maybe you too?

All your favorites in one place, at one time! in two weeks' time.
05/05/2026

All your favorites in one place, at one time! in two weeks' time.

Tonight! National Poetry Month at Next Year's Words! 7pm -
04/15/2026

Tonight! National Poetry Month at Next Year's Words! 7pm -

With flourishes from our Open Mic! And refreshments! Conviviality! Community! Merriment!Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 7:00 pm.

Absolutely Awesome Poets at NYW on April 15. It's National Poetry Month!-
04/10/2026

Absolutely Awesome Poets at NYW on April 15. It's National Poetry Month!-

With flourishes from our Open Mic! And refreshments! Conviviality! Community! Merriment!Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 7:00 pm.

Read all about our National Poetry Month poets!
03/31/2026

Read all about our National Poetry Month poets!

Join NYW tomorrow at Elting & on Zoom! -
03/17/2026

Join NYW tomorrow at Elting & on Zoom! -

In person at the Library:ELTING MEMORIAL LIBRARY93 Main Street, New Paltz, NY 12561OR: Register at: ➮ https://cutt.ly/NYW-Mar-2026and you will be sent the Zoom link.* Sign-up for the open mic is held at the beginning of the program.

For Women's History Month, march into Next Year's Words on March 18! -
03/11/2026

For Women's History Month, march into Next Year's Words on March 18! -

In person at the Library:ELTING MEMORIAL LIBRARY93 Main Street, New Paltz, NY 12561OR: Register at: ➮ https://cutt.ly/NYW-Mar-2026and you will be sent the Zoom link.* Sign-up for the open mic is held at the beginning of the program.

Get to know the IWWG writers reading in March!
03/08/2026

Get to know the IWWG writers reading in March!

What's on my mind? Ian McKellen is on my mind (and Will). Proof that art always mattered, and still does. Why we keep ...
02/18/2026

What's on my mind? Ian McKellen is on my mind (and Will). Proof that art always mattered, and still does. Why we keep on keeping on—which we'll do on March 18 at Elting Library.
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Join us tonight: It's Next Year's Words again!
12/17/2025

Join us tonight: It's Next Year's Words again!

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