The Gulf Coast Library at The University of Southern Mississippi Gulf Park campus in Long Beach will host poetry readings in celebration of National Women’s History Month Thursday, March 5 from 6-7 p.m.

The readings will be held in Sahvannah’s Coffee House, located on the first floor of the library. Guest presenters include Southern Miss Gulf Coast faculty, staff and students.

The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 228.214.3450.

About The University of Southern Mississippi
The University of Southern Mississippi, founded in 1910, is a comprehensive doctoral and research-extensive university fulfilling its mission of being a leading university in engaging and empowering individuals to transform lives and communities. In a tradition of leadership for student development, Southern Miss is educating a 21st century work force providing intellectual capital, cultural enrichment and innovation to Mississippi and the world. Southern Miss is located in Hattiesburg, Miss., with an additional campus and teaching and research sites on the Mississippi Gulf Coast; further information is found at www.usm.edu/gulfcoast .