Want to see Edgartown’s first poet laureate in action? Steve Ewing, recently appointed to the post, will join a host of other Island poets for the Martha’s Vineyard Poetry Society’s Winter Solstice gathering on Wednesday, Dec. 21 at the Vineyard Haven Library. The reading will take place from 7 to 9 p.m.

Other participating poets include Ellie Bates, Clark Myers, Barbara Peckham, Fan Ogilvie, Dan Waters, Justen Ahren, Randall Pease, Valerie Sonnenthal, Francesca Kelly, Lee McCormick, Jill Lupin, Michael West and William Waterway. There will also be an opportunity for open mic readings.

Attendees are invited to bring food or beverages to share. The event will be broadcast on MVTV.