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Join the National Poetry Library

Thank you for visiting our mobile National Poetry Library as part of A Poet in Every Port. 

Why not join the National Poetry Library and gain access to the largest public collection of modern poetry in the world?

Joining our library is free if you have a UK address. You can become a member now and download ebooks and audio books and digital magazines for free to the device of your choice by completing the form below.

In the future, if you’d like to visit and borrow in-person from the physical collections at the National Poetry Library in London, you will be asked for further proof of identity in the form of a bill from the last three months with your name and address on it, and a valid photo ID, such as a passport or driving licence.

But for now, you can sign up to the library and share your feedback on your experience today, via the form below.

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Tell us about your visit to the mobile National Poetry Library

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I enjoyed my visit to the mobile National Poetry Library
I felt welcome and encouraged to take part during my visit
My visit to the National Poetry Library was inspiring
My visit to the National Poetry Library was inspiring
My experience today has positively influenced my understanding of and interest in poetry.
Before today, were you aware of the National Poetry Library?
Before today, when do you think you last read a poem?