Library Online Resources

Literature Resource Center »

Check out this database for in-depth critical analyses of poetic works. Also provides biographical information for more than 124,000 authors and poets.

LitFinder »

This database provides access to 125,000 full-text poems and 850,000 poem citations. It also includes explanations, subject access, biographies, and pictures.

OverDrive »

In addition to downloadable e-books and audiobooks, you will also find collections of poems and guides to understanding poetry. Also enjoy books on the subject of poetry.

Zinio for Libraries »

Find more than 250 free e-magazines through Zinio for Libraries. These e-magazines can be read on a computer, mobile device, or tablet. Enjoy both Poetry & Writers Magazine and American Poetry Review.

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Websites

Poetry|Florida Creatives »

Serving the creative community since 2006. The Poetry Group contains information on local poetry and poets.

The Poetry Foundation »

Check out the Poetry Foundation's website to find the perfect poem. You may search by subject, occasion, appropriate for children, and more!

Poetry Society of America »

Find more than 200 poetry websites. Categories include poetry journals, poetry publishers and small presses, literary organizations, conferences and festivals, and contests.

Poets.org »

Find poet profiles, poems arranged by theme, and even a searchable event calendar. This website is brought to you by the Academy of American Poets.

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Social

Association of Poetry Podcasting »

Features an online directory of numerous poetry podcasts. Some of the podcasts can even be played on an iPhone!

Poets & Writers »

Find tools for writers, including information on awards and grants, upcoming conferences, writing prompts, and a writer's message forum.

The Poetry Archive »

The Poetry Archive contains numerous recordings of poets both contemporary and classic. Students can find resources for projects, including biographies, interviews, and analysis.

Poetry Daily »

Discover a new contemporary poem a day at Poetry Daily. Read about different poets, listen to audio recordings, and learn about contests and events.

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Library Materials

African American Poetry »

A list of works by African American poets. Enjoy the works of Nikki Giovanni, Phyllis Wheatley, and many others.

Love Poetry »

The most requested type of poetry anthology. Read these poems to your special someone.

Poetry Anthologies »

These poems are collected by type. Some of the categories include ethnicity, time period, subject, and country of origin.

Writing Poetry »

A collection of books to get you started writing poetry or to improve your style. Included in this list are titles containing advice from well known poets.

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Mobile

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Poem Flow

Get a poem-a-day with this free application. Turn your iPhone on its side to view the poems in animation mode.
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POETRY

Hundreds of contemporary and classic poems are now at your fingertips. In this free app, search for poems using famous lines, shake your phone to discover new poems, and save poems to read later or share with friends.
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Poetry Everywhere

This free app allows users to watch hundreds of videos featuring famous poets reading their works.
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Poetry Creator Verses

Become a poet with this free magnetic poetry app. Mix up phrases and words to create a poem of your own, and then share it online with friends.
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