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Poetry Contest: April 1-30

Poetry Contest: April 1-30

Express yourself through poetry! Submit an original poem to be entered to win a prize bundle. 

4 winners, 1 in each of the following age groups:

  • Kids in grades K-4
  • Tweens in grades 5-8
  • Teens in grades 9-12
  • Adults, ages 18+ 

Entry forms are available online or in person at the library starting April 1st.

Contest Rules:

  • Poems must be submitted Tuesday, April 1st through Wednesday, April 30th (in-person submissions must be submitted to library staff by 8:30pm).
  • Submissions must be original work.
  • Winners will be notified in May. Winners must pick up prizes at OFL.
  • Poems will not be returned to patrons- Please make a copy of your poem if you would like it for your records.

Need inspiration? Check out our great collection of poetry books on display, in the Literature & Writing or children's collection at OFL! 

From:
9:00 AM, Tuesday, April 1, 2025
To:
8:30 PM, Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Time Zone:
Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
Audience:
  Adults     Kids     Seniors     Teens     Tweens  
Categories:
  Family / All Ages  

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