Bronxville Poets to Read at The Bronxville Public Library
By Chris Goff
Sept. 6, 2023: The Friends of the Bronxville Public Library are delighted to present three poets John Barr, Marjorie Mir and Chris Goff, reading from their works on Sunday, September 17, at 3:00 pm in the Yeager Room of the Bronxville Public Library.
John Barr was the inaugural president of the Poetry Foundation, publisher of Poetry Magazine and the recipient of a major financial gift from Ruth Lilly. He has published ten collections of poems, including his most recent book, The Boxer of Quirinal (Red Hen Press, June 2023).
Chris Goff is the former General Counsel for HarperCollins Publishers. His poetry has been published in Quarterday Review and other journals, and has won recognition in poetry contests. He has served on the Board of the Friends of the Bronxville Public Library and currently serves on the Board of the Bronxville Historical Conservancy.
Marjorie Mir is a retired librarian. Her poetry has appeared in Commonweal, Atlanta Review, Eclectica, Innis Reef Poetry Journal and Ireland of the Welcomes, as well as several anthologies. She has given readings at the Reformed Church, Bronxville Public Library and other Westchester venues. Penny Barr will be reading selections from Marjorie’s poetry.
The reading is free and open to the public.
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