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24th Annual Dover Public Library Poetry Contest
posted on 3/11/2026
The Dover Public Library is pleased to announce the 24th Annual Dover Public Library Poetry contest for grades K-12 and adults ages 18 and up. Prizes will be awarded in seven different categories: Grades K-2, 3 & 4, 5 & 6, 7 & 8, 9 & 10, 11 & 12, and Adults.
Poems will be judged on originality, style and creativity. The contest begins on Wednesday, March 18, and the deadline for entry is Wednesday, April 15. Students and adults may pick up information about the contest at the Dover Public Library, Dover school libraries, or on our website at library.dover.nh.gov starting on March 18.
All participants are invited to attend an “Evening of Poetry” on Monday, May 18 at 6:30 p.m. Participants are invited to read their poetry at this event, but this will be purely voluntary. For more information about the contest please contact Emily Ainaire at 603-516-6082.
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