Poets House

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The Collection – Thirty-thousand volumes of poetry nestle against each other in a well-lit, airy loft, dotted with comfortable chairs, work tables and even typewriters. The collection is one of the largest in the U.S. open to the public. You are welcome to listen to rare recordings of poets' readings, browse through the extensive collection or write your own composition. – – Programs – The staff are professional and friendly. For a moderate fee, you can attend one of the regularly scheduled events. "Passwords" is the core program, in which established poets introduce…