Jefferson County Library presents two poetry evenings this month, including a visit from Washington state poet laureate Tod Marshall (2016-2018).

At 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 13, poets Richard Kenney and Carol Light, both of whom have just returned from teaching poetry in Rome for the University of Washington, present an evening of “chiaroscuro poetry” at 6:30 p.m. at Jefferson County Library, 620 Cedar Ave., Port Hadlock.

Light received the Robert H. Winner Memorial Award from the Poetry Society of America in 2013 and an award from Artist Trust in 2012. Her poems have appeared in Poetry Northwest, Narrative Magazine, American Life in Poetry and 32 Poems, and her book, “Heaven from Steam,” was published in 2014 by Able Muse Press.

Kenney is the author of four books of poetry. His awards include fellowships from the Guggenheim, Lannan and MacArthur foundations. He teaches poetry and verse writing in the undergraduate and MFA programs at the University of Washington (UW), and has initiated and directed English department programs in Rome and at the UW marine laboratories in Friday Harbor.

At 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 27, state poet laureate Marshall reads from “WA129” – a collection of poetry gathered from poets of Washington state – one for each year of statehood. Marshall is to be joined by special guest poets.

Library events are free and open to the public. Seating is limited. For more information, visit jclibrary.info.