At first blush, poetry and geography would seem to be quite different subjects; the realm of verse is symbolic and almost mystical, while geography is literally down to earth. But poetry is often inextricably linked to a sense of place. UW-Eau Claire prof and Wisconsin poet laureate Max Garland will lead a discussion series exploring this topic at the L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library later this month. Poetry of Place: Another Kind of Mapping will be held from 10:15-11:45am on three successive Wednesday mornings – Aug. 14, 21, and 28 – in the Chippewa Room on the library’s lower level. Participants will read and discuss a wide range of poetry (present and past) about our relationship to place, reflect upon how poets have expressed their relationship to place, and explore how poetic imagination (the original GPS) might be used to more meaningfully locate ourselves in the world. The discussion series is free, but pre-registration is required; to do so, visit Information & Reference on your next visit to the library, call (715) 839-5004, or e-mail the library at librarian@eauclaire.lib.wi.us.