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History Chat: Collecting Alan Justiss

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This program will highlight the life and poetry of Alan Justiss (1943-2011), a celebrated Jacksonville poet whose works have been recently acquired by the Jacksonville Public Library’s Special Collections. The program will include a talk about Justiss’ life and legacy, poetry readings, and a preview of an upcoming documentary about him. The program will end with an audience Q&A.

Program Description: This program will highlight the life and poetry of Alan Justiss (1943-2011), a celebrated Jacksonville poet whose works have been recently acquired by the Jacksonville Public Library’s Special Collections. The program will include a talk about Justiss’ life and legacy, poetry readings, and a preview of an upcoming documentary about him. The program will end with an audience Q&A. 

Moderator

Nestor Gil, artist and educator

Speakers

Lynn Skapyak Harlin, poet
Tim Gilmore, academic, author, principle creator of Jax PsychoGeo online 
George Gilpatrick, poet
Shelton Hull, journalist
Troy Lukkarila, multidisciplinary artist and documentarian 

Register to save your seat. Registration must be completed two hours prior to the start time. A library card and PIN are required for registration. If you do not have a card, click HERE to obtain one.

Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, accommodations for persons with disabilities are available upon request. Please allow 1–2 business days to process. Last-minute requests will be accepted, but may not be possible to fulfill. Please ask for Learning Services at 255-2665 or email JPLPrograms@coj.net.

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