Doug Holder retires as Director of the Newton Free Library Poetry Series

Nov. 12, 2024 was my last night of hosting the Newton Free Library Poetry Series. I have directed it for 23 years, and I have booked 100s of poets in that time span. I was handed the baton by Robert K. Johnson years back, and it has been a pleasure meeting and listening to folks. I will be consulting with the library to make as smooth a transition as possible.. I felt it was time to pass the series on to new leadership, who could bring new energy and innovations to this venerable-long-running series. I have been assured by the library that they are very interested in continuing the series, so stay tuned...Below are the poets who participated this last night ( Left to right) Li Min Mo, Alex Kern, me---the host--- Jayla Tillison--- Mary Buchinger