Poetry Workshop for Interested Future Poet Laureate

Do you want to be Santa Clara County's next Poet Laureate? Join SV CREATES to learn about what it means to be the Poet Laureate of Santa Clara County, how the application process works, and if you are eligible. We'll look through the application, review the duties, and look at the work of past Poets Laureate. The application window for the next County Poet Laureate is open from July 6-Aug 14, 2026. All interested poets 18 and older are welcome to join! For accessibility accommodations (ex. ASL) , please fill out the online form at sccld.org/accessibility 7+days prior to the event. If you need assistance with the form, speak with a staff member at your local library, call (408) 540-3945, or email us at ask@lib.sccgov.org.