Join the McKinney Public Library and the Mockingbird Poetry Society for a poetry open mic. Experienced poets and new poets are welcome. View more

John and Judy Gay Library
6861 Eldorado Pkwy.
McKinney, TX 75070

11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Dallas Poet Laureate Meg Gabbert will discuss her poetry, techniques and devices and close with a Q&A session.

1-2 p.m. – Jim Boone’s 89th birthday celebration. Jim Boone, a McKinney native, will share his life history, poetry and poetry influences. Come for the poetry and stay for the birthday cake! Learn more about Jim

Heard Craig Center for the Arts
Carriage House
205 W. Hunt St.
McKinney, TX 75069