Poets House believes librarians are a critical link between writers and readers. We are committed to working with librarians across the country to encourage familiarity with the diversity of contemporary poetry, and understanding of poetry's unique ability to engage young people, bring together communities, and transform individual lives.

Together with the New York and Brooklyn Public Library Systems, Poets House has developed Poetry in The Branches (PITB). PITB is a multi-faceted, replicable program model that helps librarians create a complete environment for poetry in their library. Poets House makes this model available to librarians nationwide through:

• our PITB National Institute

• on-site trainings at your local library

• consulting

• our PITB Sourcebook

Questions about the PITB model can be directed to Marsha Howard at (212) 431-7920 x2213 or marsha@poetshouse.org