Juan Pablo Mobili
2025 Rockland County Poet Laureate

The Rockland County Poet Laureate Program is a collaboration between
the Arts Council of Rockland and County Executive, Ed Day.

The 2025 Poet Laureate is Juan Pablo Mobili, and he will serve as an ambassador for the literary arts, engaging audiences throughout Rockland County and beyond through public readings, civic events, and educational activities.

“Language is the foundation of authentic dialogue, and poetry is one of the most profound uses of language,” said Juan. I am honored to serve as Rockland County’s Poet Laureate and look forward to celebrating the power of words with our community.”

Upcoming Events

Open Poetry Reading with Poet Laureate Juan Pablo Mobili
Celebrate National Poetry Month at Suffern Library's Open Reading. Rockland County's Poet Laureate, Juan Pablo Mobili, will join us for a special reading. Writers and poetry lovers are invited to come share their poems or just listen.
April 15, 6:30 - 7:45 PM, Suffern Free Library
Register HERE

Learning Lab Culture Club Series Celebrates National Poetry Month
Poetry reading, interview and Q & A with Rockland County Poet Laureate Juan Pablo Mobili
April 17, 1 - 2 PM, Pearl River Library
Register HERE

Rockland Poets April Poetry Open Mic
This event is open to anyone who wants read up to 5 minutes of original poetry. Their featured poet this month is Rockland County Poet Laureate, Juan Pablo Mobili.
April 19, 6 - 8:30 PM, Burger Loft, Nyack
More information HERE

Verses in Vision: Translating Poetry into Visual Art: Exhibit & Artists’ Reception
Join us for a an extraordinary art exhibit inspired by the poem, The Destiny of Peaches, written by Rockland County's new Poet Laureate, Juan Pablo Mobili. The art work of thirty local artists, inspired by Juan’s words, will be on display.
April 22, 6:30 - 8 PM, ACOR Hidden Treasure Gallery, Palisades Center, West Nyack
No registration required

Open Mic with Featured Poets Jennifer Franklin and Juan Pablo Mobili
April 30, 6:30 - 7:30 PM, Big Red Books, Nyack
No registration required

Rockland County Poet Laureate Inaugural Event

Rockland County Poet Laureate, Juan Pablo Mobili, launched his 2025 laureateship with a poetry reading, Echoes of the Heart: Life’s Joys & Sorrows, featuring powerful readings by Brian Kates, Kelly Jo Lillian, Marjorie Tesser, Rebecca Watkins, and Juan Mobili at the Valley Cottage Library on February 20th.

Watch video of event