Merrimack Library Holds Annual Poetry Contest

The Merrimack Public Library is accepting entries to its 11th annual Poetry Contest through March 16.   

Anyone who writes poetry may submit up to three, original, previously unpublished poems. First, second, and third prizes will be awarded in each of three age categories – adult (age 19 and up), teen (13-18 years), and youth (up to age 12).

A special recognition for Merrimack residents will also be awarded in each age category. Winners will be announced and all participants will be given a chance to read their work at an Awards Night held at the Library on Tuesday, April 17, at 6:30 pm. 

Complete rules and entry forms are available at the library's circulation desk and on the library's web site. The Merrimack Public Library is located at 470 Daniel Webster Highway in Merrimack.

Below are last year's winners with links to PDFs of their award-winning poetry.

Adult Category- ages 19 and up
1st Place - Meghan Atherton
2nd Place - Cassandra Levesque
3rd Place - Barb McMakin
Merrimack Resident Recognition - June Butka

Teen Category - ages 13-18
1st Place - Sarah Sherman
2nd Place - Shayna Garkofsky
3rd Place - Hannah Dutton
Merrimack Resident Recognition - Kate Poirier

Youth Category -up to 12 years
1st Place - Matthew Lavin
2nd Place - Samantha Searles
3rd Place - Rachel Yasevich
Merrimack Resident Recognition - Eleanor Kriebel