10/07/2026
Poetry and the Spoken Word
Tuesday, October 136:30—8:30 PM
Bazan Community Room
Chicopee Main Library
449 Front Street
Chicopee , MA, 01013
Join us for an evening of Poetry and the Spoken Word. Signups for participation begin at 6:30pm; Open Mic begins at 7pm with the featured poet, Shane Robitaille to follow. This program is hosted by local poet, Donald Fisher.
Shane Robitaille is an internationally selling author, poet, speaker, and talent development leader whose work inspires young people (and the young at heart) to find their voice, own their story, and pursue bold possibilities. His most recent novel, Live Aid Runaways, published in December 2025, is the first historical fiction novel to spotlight the iconic 1985 Live Aid concert at JFK Stadium in Philadelphia. His previous novel, Rockit Crew (The Adventures of Teenage Hip Hop Misfits), has reached readers around the world, been accepted into the new Hip Hop Museum in The Bronx, and earned a place on recommended reading lists in several high schools.
As a public speaker, Shane has presented at the United Nations and in schools, bringing an engaging message centered on youth empowerment, mentorship, career readiness, and the transformative power of storytelling.
Professionally, Shane is an award-winning early career talent development and management leader with extensive experience designing, driving, and leading enterprise strategies that build strong early career talent pipelines for Fortune 100 organizations.
A retired distinguished Air Force Reserve Senior Master Sergeant, Shane has led high-performing teams, been recognized as Mentor of the Year, and served in the White House Communications Agency, bringing a deep commitment to leadership, service, and helping others rise.
This program is free and open to ages 14 and older. This program is supported by the Chicopee Cultural Council, a local agency, which is supported by the MA Cultural council, a state agency.
