2013 Teen Poetry Contest

It’s time for the annual Teen Poetry Contest!

This contest is open to students in grades 6-12. You can enter one (1) original poem of up to 25 lines. Poems will be entered in one of two categories: grades 6-8 and grades 9-12. Prizes will be given in each category for first ($25 Barnes & Noble gift certificate), second ($15 Barnes & Noble gift certificate) and third ($10 Barnes & Noble gift certificate). Deadline for entries is April 20. All contestants are invited to read their poems at the Poetry Café on May 4 at 10:00 a.m. This contest is free and entry forms are available at the Moline Public Library or here.

Teen Writers Group – September 24 @ 7:00

Teen Writers Group – September 10 @ 7:00

Teen Poetry Contest

Students in grades 6-12 can enter one (1) original poem of up to 25 lines in this contest. Poems will be entered in one of two categories: grades 6-8 and grades 9-12. Prizes will be given in each category for first ($25 Barnes & Noble gift certificate), second ($15 Barnes & Noble gift certificate) and third ($10 Barnes & Noble gift certificate). Deadline for entries is April 21. All contestants are invited to read their poems at the Poetry Café on May 5 at 10:00 a.m. This contest is free and entry forms are available at the Moline Public Library or here.

Teen Writers Group

Teen and Young Adult writers are invited to the Moline Public Library on Monday, September 12 at 7:00. Bring a few short items to share with the group, get feedback, and learn some new tricks. Free. No registration necessary. For more information call 309-524-2440 or visit us at 3210 41^st Street, Moline, IL 61265 or online at http://www.molinelibrary.com.

Teen Writers Group

Teen and Young Adult writers are invited to the Moline Public Library on Monday, February 13 at 7:00. Bring a few short items to share with the group, get feedback, and learn some new tricks. Free. No registration necessary. For more information call 309-524-2440 or visit us at 3210 41^st Street, Moline, IL 61265 or online at http://www.molinelibrary.com.

From the Bettendorf Library…

The Annual Scribe Anthology Submissions

Wednesday, February 1st through Saturday, March 10th

 The Annual Scribe Anthology Author Reception Tuesday, March 27th, 6:00 p.m., Junior League Program Room

 Do you love to write? Do you journal? Then you may be interested in submitting your work for our Scribe Anthology. Young adults between grades 6th – 12th can submit their poems, short stories, and short essays for the Scribe Anthology starting February 1st. All entries are due by March 10th.

 Full information can be found at http://www.bettendorflibrary.com/teen-services/bpl-scribe or on a handout in the Quad.

 If your work is chosen to appear in the anthology you will be invited to read your work at a short Author’s Reception which will take place at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 27th.

 Copies of the anthology will be added to the library collection and will be available for pick up in the Quad.

Teen Writers Group

Teen Writers Group

Monday, January 9 @ 7:00 p.m.
Moline Public Library – Platinum Room

Bring a few short pieces to share with the group. This is a great opportunity to meet fellow writers, develop your skills, and get feedback on your writing.

Teen Writers Group

Teen and Young Adult writers are invited to the Moline Public Library on Monday, December 12 at 7:00. Bring a few short items to share with the group, get feedback, and learn some new tricks. This program is free and no registration is necessary. For more information call Jan at 309-524-2478.