Carol Ann Duffy became the Poet Laureate of the UK, succeeding Andrew Motion and Ted Hughes, in 2009. She was the first woman to hold the post in its 350-year history. Find out why, when Circle of Voices discusses this amusing Scottish poet on Wednesday, April 14 at 6:30p.m on Zoom. Poems to be discussed may be either picked up at the Help Desk or emailed. Don’t see your favorite? April is National Poetry Month! Bring a poem of hers to share; ask at the Help Desk for assistance. Laurie Byro has 6 books of poetry published between 2015 and 2020. All may be checked out at AWPL, or borrowed through the RCLS library system with a valid library card. Please register in order to receive the Zoom link in advance of the event via email.