Carl Sandburg Festival

APRIL 26

1:30 p.m. — Showing of “The Day Carl Sandburg Died,” a 2012 film directed by Paul Bonesteel. Galesburg Public Library, 40 E. Simmons St.

9 p.m. — 13^th Rootabaga Poetry Slam, hosted by Marc K. “Slampapi” Smith, founder/creator of the international poetry slam movement. Cash prizes for slammers total $350. Slammers are requested to register with Smith before the event by contacting 815.656.1276 or slampapi@marckellysmith.com. Baked Pizza, 57 S. Seminary St.