We are extremely pleased to welcome poet Tom Smith to Castleton Free Library on Monday, Nov. 26th at 7 pm for a reading from his new book, "Poet Steals Headlines: Sentenced to Life", a collection not only contemplative but also humorous, satirical, whimsical, and sensual. His poem titles are actual headlines from a variety of tabloids and "more respectable rags"; his poetry spins them through realms of Greek mythology, pop-culture, and reflection. We meet Steven Spielberg, Aphrodite, a local chicken that dared to cross the road. Tom delivers his words with a bemused smile, as one who derives wry amusement from life's peculiarities and baubles. His acknowledgements open with an R.L.Stevenson quote: "The world is so full of a number of things…"

Professor emeritus Smith taught literature and writing at Castleton University until retiring in 1995. He has been publishing poems since 1959 in many literary magazines and book-length collections. Our library collection includes eight of his books.

Free to all and accessible through our north entrance. Hope to see you there!