Hey Suffield: If You're A Poet, Let Us Know It

The Kent Memorial Library will accept applications for its poetry contest March 1 through March 31.

The contest is open to residents of Suffield. Applications can be found on the library’s website at www.suffield-library.org.

Poems must be accompanied by the poetry application form, and entries are limited to one original poem per person. The poem can be on any topic. Applicants need to keep a copy of their poem, as the poem will not be returned. The poems must be 50 lines or less and must be typed in a 12-point font. The decision of the judges will be final.

Potentially three prizes will be awarded in each of the five age categories which are:

• Children, 6-8
• Children, 9-11
• Teens, 12-14
• Teens, 15-18 in high school
• Adults, aged 18+

Prizes

• 1st prize is $25
• 2nd prize is $10
• 3rd prize is $5

Winners will be asked to read their stories at a special program in on Saturday, April 11 at 1 p.m, to coincide with April being National Poetry Month.

The library is located at its temporary location, 61 Ffyler Place in Suffield.

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