PASADENA, Calif. — In celebration of National Poetry Month, Pasadena Public Libraries Allendale Branch hosts Poetry Slam 2017 on Thursday, April 6, from 4 to 6 p.m., at 1130 S. Marengo Ave. The concept behind the poetry slam is to use poetry and spoken word to increase literacy, empower youth, and inspire communities. This event will feature a lively competition between several local high school poetry slam teams as each team reads and recites their original works. For more information,...