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Rebecca M. Arthurs Memorial Library

13th ANNUAL POETRY CONTEST

April 2008

This year will mark the 13th anniversary of the Rebecca M. Arthurs Memorial Library Poetry Contest. Since it's inception in 1995, the Contest has attracted poets and writers from Jefferson, Clarion, Clearfield and surrounding counties.

The Contest gives new and seasoned writers alike the opportunity to have their work judged by experienced writers, meet and make new writing friends, gain information on writing workshops and conferences in the area and be encouraged in their writing endeavors. Thanks to the continued sponsorship of local businesses, the Contest has become increasingly more popular over the years and a stepping-stone to success for many of its participants. Poets of all ages are encouraged to enter. The Contest deadline is April 22, 2008. The Award presentation will be held on May 17 at 1:00 p.m. at the library.

Guidelines

1. Poetry; any style. Entries will be judged on creativity, imagery, and resonance (poetic sound).In addition, a special prize will be given in each age group for the poem that best expresses the theme "The Joy of Life."
2. 1-50 lines. One entry per person.
3. Deadline: Tuesday, April 22, 2008.
4. Include a cover sheet containing poem title, author's name, address, phone and E-mail. Indicate "Y" (Youth) and your age if under age 18, or "A" (Adult), if 18 or over.
5. Type entries on 8 ½" X 11" plain paper. Omit author's name on manuscript.
6. Mail, fax, e-mail or hand-deliver entries to the Library.
   • Mail entry to: Rebecca M. Arthurs Memorial Library, 223 Valley Street Brookville, PA 15825. Mark envelope "Poetry Contest."
   • Fax entry to: 814-849-6211; Attn: Poetry Contest
   • E-mail entry to: rmarthurlib@comcast.net. Include the words "Poetry Contest" in the subject line.
   • On the bottom of entry, include name, address, phone and indicate "Y" (Youth) and your age if under age 18, or "A" (Adult), if 18 or over.
7. Winners will receive prizes and have the opportunity to read their poetry at an awards presentation on May 17 at 1:00 p.m. at the library. Photos will be taken of the winners for the newspaper. Poems will be displayed in the library.
8. Include SASE for results.
9. Poems will not be returned.
10. Staff, volunteers, Board Members and their families are ineligible.

The library is located at 223 Valley Street in Brookville, PA 15825. You may contact us at 814-849-5512 or click here to email us.