The Kennebunk Free Library will host Wesley McNair, the fourth Poet Laureate of the State of Maine, who will read from his newest book of poetry, “Lost Child,” at the library on Friday, April 24 at 2 p.m.

McNair has published eight books of poetry, authored three volumes of nonfiction and has edited six anthologies of Maine writing, including four that feature Maine poetry. 

Few authors are as well versed in the history of Maine poetry or the work of Maine’s contemporary poets as Wesley McNair. In addition to writing poetry, McNair writes on the craft of poetry in his many personal and critical essays. McNair’s essays on the power of place have also earned him high regard for his prose skills.

The Kennebunk Free Library has celebrated National Poetry Month for 19 years. The library is pleased to continue its tradition of supporting the arts; since 1996, it has hosted more than 80 Maine poets, sharing their works at the KFL on annual poetry nights.

For more information about this free program, call 985-2173, or email kfl@kennebunk.lib.me.us.