The Long Island Poet of the Year Award is an annual award given by Walt Whitman Birthplace Association (WWBA) to honor a notable and distinguished local poet who actively promotes poetry on Long Island.
Nominations must be received by February 15, 2023
The WWBA Board of Trustees Program Committee will choose the awardee by March 15, 2023. The award will be presented at a reception-reading in April 2023.
Summer Hours (starting June 15th)
Monday – Friday 11am-4pm
Saturday/Sunday 11am-4pm
Winter Hours (starting Labor Day)
Wednesday – Friday 1pm-4pm
Saturday/Sunday 11am-4pm
Closed on: Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day
Adults: $10
Seniors, military, and groups: $9
Students: $8
Children ages 5 and under: Free
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Huntington Station, NY 11746
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