Poetry Contest

In honor of National Poetry Month in April, the library will be hosting a poetry contest! 

Entries will be accepted March 1st through April 1st.
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Submission Guidelines:

All entries must be submitted through the Poetry Contest Entry Form

• You may submit a maximum of three poems of no more than forty lines.
• Please submit one poem at a time. Use the separate sections.
• You may submit your own published or unpublished work.
• Poems should be typed and submitted through this form.
• Double-check if you copy and paste.
• Poems may be denied for any reason at the library’s discretion.
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Every year, writers from all walks of life gather—on the page, if not in person—to celebrate the power of poetry. The contest welcomes seasoned poets, curious beginners, and everyone in between, offering a warm space to share original work, experiment with new ideas, and connect with a community that values creativity. Participants are encouraged to explore any style or theme, from quiet reflections to bold declarations. Winning entries are honored not just for technical skill, but for heart, voice, and the ability to move readers.

To cap off the celebration, all winners will be recognized at a special poetry reading night. It’s an open, welcoming event where the winning poets—and anyone else who feels inspired—can step up to the mic and share their work. Whether you’re submitting your first poem or your fiftieth, the contest and the reading night together create a space to be heard, be inspired, and be part of something creative and communal.