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Taylor Swift's Literary Lyrics
2025-03-19 18:30:00 2025-03-19 19:30:00 America/Chicago Taylor Swift's Literary Lyrics Warren-Newport Public Library - Meeting Room A/B

Wednesday, March 19
6:30pm - 7:30pm

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Presented by Jez Layman.

?Taylor Swift is one of the biggest pop stars in the world. Her songs cover the full emotional spectrum, from love and friendship to heartbreak and grief, but did you know many also contain literary references? Explore Taylor’s reading shelf through her discography, including The Great Gatsby, Pablo Neruda, Robert Frost, Sylvia Plath, Emily Dickinson, and more. (Reading list included!)

Jez is a librarian, public speaker, and full-time plant mom. Jez loves teaching and empowering others to embrace their creativity and strengths. She has a deep love for audiobooks and a spreadsheet for every occasion.

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Reading & Writing | Education & Learning |

TAGS: | Women's History Month |

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