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Poetics of Film: An evening with John Wall Barger
2026-04-20 18:30:00 2026-04-20 19:30:00 America/Chicago Poetics of Film: An evening with John Wall Barger facilitated by Miriam Calleja O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room

Monday, April 20
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-04-20 18:30:00 2026-04-20 19:30:00 America/Chicago Poetics of Film: An evening with John Wall Barger facilitated by Miriam Calleja O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room

O’Neal Library

Community Meeting Room

facilitated by Miriam Calleja

Celebrate National Poetry Month with us at this special event featuring poet and essayist John Wall Barger.

Barger is the author of six full-length poetry collections including Smog Mother and Resurrection Fail. He will share selections from his latest work, Resurrection Pie, and 2024 book of essays exploring the intersection of poetry and film, The Elephant of Silence. Miriam Calleja will facilitate a discussion and audience Q&A. Books will be available for purchase and signing.

A widely recognized voice in contemporary poetry, Barger has been a finalist for numerous awards and a recipient of multiple Canada Council grants. His writing has appeared in publications such as American Poetry Review, The Cincinnati Review, and Rattle. His work spans poetry, essays, and translation, reflecting a life lived across North America, Europe, and Asia. He’s currently a contract editor at Frontenac House, lives in Vermont, and teaches at Dartmouth College.

AGE GROUP: | Adults (Ages 21+) | Adults (Ages 18+) |

EVENT TYPE: | Author Event | Adult Events |

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Mon, May 04, 10:00am - 12:00pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
Mark your calendars for the monthly Mahjong meet-up at O'Neal Library.
Gentle Yoga - With Marie Blair
Tue, May 05, 10:00am - 11:00am
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
Please bring a yoga mat and water.
Crafterday! Now with Extended Hours!
Sat, May 09, 10:00am - 2:00pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
Join us for Crafterday at the library. Bring your own craft (and a friend if you would like) for a day of crafting.
Mahjong Meet Up
Mon, May 11, 10:00am - 12:00pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
Mark your calendars for the monthly Mahjong meet-up at O'Neal Library.
Great Short Stories - A reading & discussion group
Mon, May 11, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
Great conversation about great short fiction!
The Bookies discuss - Is A River Alive? by Robert Macfarlane
Tue, May 12, 10:00am - 11:30am
O’Neal Library - Conference Room
The Bookies is O'Neal Library's Tuesday morning book group. We meet the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 10:00 a.m. in the library conference room. Visitors and new members are always welcome!
Gentle Yoga - With Marie Blair
Tue, May 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
Please bring a yoga mat and water.
Alabama Symphony Orchestra presents: - Independence
Fri, May 15, 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Alys Stephens Center - Jemison Concert Hall
Join Carlos Izcaray and the Alabama Symphony Orchestra for Independence — a celebration of artistic vision and creative freedom, culminating in the world premiere of Maestro Izcaray’s Symphony No. 1.
Registration opens Monday, April 13 2026 at 9:00am
Alabama Symphony Orchestra presents: - Independence
Sat, May 16, 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Alys Stephens Center - Jemison Concert Hall
Join Carlos Izcaray and the Alabama Symphony Orchestra for Independence — a celebration of artistic vision and creative freedom, culminating in the world premiere of Maestro Izcaray’s Symphony No. 1.
Registration opens Monday, April 13 2026 at 9:00am
O'Neal Library Board of Trustees Meeting
Tue, May 19, 8:45am - 9:45am
O’Neal Library - Conference Room
O'Neal Library Board
Gentle Yoga - With Marie Blair
Tue, May 19, 10:00am - 11:00am
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
Please bring a yoga mat and water.
O'Neal Library Closed - Memorial Day
Sat, May 23, All day
O’Neal Library
Memorial Day
O'Neal Library Closed - Memorial Day
Sun, May 24, All day
O’Neal Library
Memorial Day
O'Neal Library Closed - Memorial Day
Mon, May 25, All day
O’Neal Library
Memorial Day
Gentle Yoga - With Marie Blair
Tue, May 26, 10:00am - 11:00am
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
Please bring a yoga mat and water.
Books & Beyond - Reading & Viewing Discussion Group
Tue, May 26, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
O’Neal Library - Conference Room
Book clubbing, outside the box!
Neurodivergent Community Group
Thu, May 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
O’Neal Library - Conference Room
A social group for Neurodivergent adults that meets bi-monthly, providing peer support and opportunities for resource sharing.
MBLF Meeting - MBLF Meeting
Mon, Jun 01, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
MBLF Meeting
Great Short Stories - A reading & discussion group
Mon, Jun 08, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room
Great conversation about great short fiction!
O'Neal Library Board of Trustees Meeting
Tue, Jun 16, 8:45am - 9:45am
O’Neal Library - Conference Room
O'Neal Library Board
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