Carter County Poetry Society

09/12/2026

If you can't make it to the meeting in person, you can join us online!

Sarah Allen is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: CCPS Monthly Meeting
Time: Sep 12, 2026 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Every month on the Second Sat, until Jun 9, 2029, 34 occurrence(s)
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09/12/2026

Join us today at noon at the Grayson Branch of the Carter County Public Library! This will be our last workshop for 2026!

09/09/2026

From one end of Carter County to the other and all around the region, CCPS is your go to for poetry workshops, slams, readings, and more!

08/28/2026

Join us on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at noon for a fall and nature themed writing workshop with Misty Skaggs! We’ll have our regular meeting to start and then will get going on the workshop right after that. Bring your notebook, pen, and a friend!

Bio: Misty Skaggs, barefooted poet and big-mouthed activist, was born and raised in the hollers of Elliott County. Her writing reflects hillbilly roots. She has been an active part of Appalachian Literature and Study for two decades. She has two poetry books available for purchase! Biscuits and Blisters from Workhorse press and Planted by the Signs from Ohio University Press. Look for them at your local book stores!

08/27/2026

Just because our poems are with the annual contest judge, doesn't mean it's time to relax. Saturday, September 12, will be our final workshop for 2026. Grayson branch of the Carter County Public Library at noon.

08/20/2026

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The Appalachian Literary Arts Festival is SOON! Here's a full lineup for the weekend's main events- but don't forget to stop in to the all of our other local businesses for even more fun!

08/08/2026

Today at noon at the Grayson branch of the Carter County Public Library. Bring your words and CCPS will bring its welcome!

08/06/2026

Hey! Readers and writers of all varieties, don't miss this 'right in our neighborhood' opportunity!

We're doing a run through of the festival, and we can't believe it's happening THIS MONTH! We hope you're excited as we are for the Appalachian Literary Arts Festival August 28-30 right here in downtown Morehead, Kentukcy!

More info here: www.appalachianliteraryartsfestival.com

08/06/2026

Are you a souvenir or memory type of traveler? Turn your most cherished trip, or the souvenir from it, into a tribute to share with our group. Our next meeting will be Saturday, August 8th at the Grayson branch of the Carter County Public Library at noon.

08/01/2026

On your last excursion, did you hop a train, ride a bike, or take a flight? Bring your poem about or on the subject of travel. Our next meeting will be Saturday, August 8th at the Grayson branch of the Carter County Public Library at noon.