The Barnegat Poets Society invites readers, writers and lovers of poetry to an open mike night on Tuesday, Feb. 26, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Barnegat branch of the Ocean County Library. Event coordinator Sue Cummings said all writers, readers and lovers of poetry are invited to participate in the evening, which will begin with a brief homage to recently deceased poet Mary Oliver.

“People can bring a few of their favorite Mary Oliver poems to read during this portion of the evening,” she said.