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2026 teen poetry contest reception

Teen Poetry Contest Reception

2026-04-13 19:00:00 2026-04-13 20:00:00 America/New_York Teen Poetry Contest Reception All are welcome to hear readings from our teen poets! Memorial Hall Library - Memorial Hall

Monday, April 13
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-04-13 19:00:00 2026-04-13 20:00:00 America/New_York Teen Poetry Contest Reception All are welcome to hear readings from our teen poets! Memorial Hall Library - Memorial Hall

Memorial Hall Library

Memorial Hall

All are welcome to hear readings from our teen poets!

Please join us for the Teen Poetry Contest Reading and Reception to celebrate all of our teen poets. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd prizes will be given in the Middle School and High School categories as well as honorable mentions. Gayle Heney, our judge, will give remarks about the wonderful poetry.

Open to all. 

AGE GROUP: | Teens | All Ages | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Library Program--Teens | Library Program--Adults |

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