"San Francisco Poet Laureate emerita , poet Floyd Tangeman and special guests present at SFPL's Monthly poetry reading. was San Francisco's seventh Poet Laureate. Her poetry draws on her multiethnic background which includes Polish and Cherokee heritage, and her experiences as a lifelong resident of San Francisco. Her most recent book of poetry, Pick a Garnet to Sleep In , was published in 2024, and her book of essays, Noodle, Rant, Tangent , was published in 2022."
"In her term as Poet Laureate, she hosted scores of free poetry and art workshops for all ages at neighborhood libraries and schools and worked closely with San Francisco Public Library and the San Francisco Arts Commission to launch major citywide initiatives to honor Native American Indigenous Peoples' heritage. Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur."
Free monthly poetry reading at the San Francisco Public Library Main Latino Room will take place Thursday, February 12, 2026, from 6:00 to 7:15 pm. Poet Laureate emerita Floyd Tangeman and special guests will appear. Tangeman's poetry reflects her Polish and Cherokee heritage and her lifelong San Francisco residency. Recent publications include the 2024 poetry collection Pick a Garnet to Sleep In and the 2022 essay collection Noodle, Rant, Tangent. During her Laureateship, she hosted numerous free poetry and art workshops across neighborhood libraries and schools and partnered with the library and San Francisco Arts Commission on citywide initiatives honoring Native American Indigenous Peoples' heritage. Attendees should verify event details with the organizer.
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