Share the joy and power of words Thursday, Oct. 22, 7-9 p.m., in the Community

Room at the Coeur d’Alene Public Library, 702 E. Front Ave., during Poetry Slam No. 2.

The event is offered as part of Teen Read Week at the library, but all ages are welcome

to participate by sharing original poetry or the work of a favorite poet. Refreshments will be provided.

Those presenting original poems will have the chance to win library merchandise.

The concept of poetry as a competition began in a Chicago tavern in the 1980s.

News about the library and other city departments is also available on the City of Coeur d’Alene news blog: http://cdacity.blogspot.com/.