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"Terrible Things Could Happen To You" poetry/verse contest
"Terrible Things Could Happen To You" poetry/verse contest
February 3, 2025
Feeling inspired by life’s little disasters, or perhaps your imagination runs wild with the worst-case scenarios? Enter our Poetry/Verse Contest and share your creative take on this year’s theme: Terrible Things Could Happen to You! Inspired by our On The Same Page book pick, Flora and Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures.
🖋️ Who can enter?
Anyone ages 8 and up! Categories:
- Tween (8-11)
- Teen (12-17)
- Adult (18+)
📅 Key Dates:
- Entries open: February 3, 2025
- Entries close: February 24, 2025
🏆 Winners: One winner per category will be announced February 28, 2025, on Facebook and in our newsletter. Every participant will receive a small gift from the Library. Winners will get the prize!
✨ Guidelines:
- Up to 600 words, written in verse (poetry in any style is welcome).
- No violent or inappropriate content, please.
- Participants are allowed to submit up to 3 poems. Please send them together in the same document.
- Entries must be submitted as a PDF or Word document via email to programs@madisonlib.org with your name, library card number, email, , phone number, and entry title included in the email for the adult participants. Junior participants do not need a library card to enter.
So sharpen your pencils (or flex those typing fingers), and don’t wait for disaster to strike—submit your entry today! Full contest rules are available at madisonlib.org.
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Old School Poetry
Old School Poetry
February 3, 2025 - February 28, 2025 from
Throughout the month, we’ll have a typewriter set up near our special collections cases foryou to write a poem to your love, whoever or whatever that love may be. Therewill also be a submission box nearby if you’d like to share those poems.
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Game and Chess Club
Game and Chess Club
February 3, 2025 from 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
For tweens and teens ages 9- 18 Learn the art of Chess and other games with the master of fun and strategy, Nick Allison. Game supplies will be provided.
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Old School Poetry
Old School Poetry
February 3, 2025 - February 28, 2025 from
Throughout the month, we’ll have a typewriter set up near our special collections cases foryou to write a poem to your love, whoever or whatever that love may be. Therewill also be a submission box nearby if you’d like to share those poems.
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"Terrible Things Could Happen To You" poetry/verse contest
"Terrible Things Could Happen To You" poetry/verse contest
February 4, 2025
Feeling inspired by life’s little disasters, or perhaps your imagination runs wild with the worst-case scenarios? Enter our Poetry/Verse Contest and share your creative take on this year’s theme: Terrible Things Could Happen to You! Inspired by our On The Same Page book pick, Flora and Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures.
🖋️ Who can enter?
Anyone ages 8 and up! Categories:
- Tween (8-11)
- Teen (12-17)
- Adult (18+)
📅 Key Dates:
- Entries open: February 3, 2025
- Entries close: February 24, 2025
🏆 Winners: One winner per category will be announced February 28, 2025, on Facebook and in our newsletter. Every participant will receive a small gift from the Library. Winners will get the prize!
✨ Guidelines:
- Up to 600 words, written in verse (poetry in any style is welcome).
- No violent or inappropriate content, please.
- Participants are allowed to submit up to 3 poems. Please send them together in the same document.
- Entries must be submitted as a PDF or Word document via email to programs@madisonlib.org with your name, library card number, email, , phone number, and entry title included in the email for the adult participants. Junior participants do not need a library card to enter.
So sharpen your pencils (or flex those typing fingers), and don’t wait for disaster to strike—submit your entry today! Full contest rules are available at madisonlib.org.
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Kid 'n Tween Tuesday STEAM
Kid 'n Tween Tuesday STEAM
February 4, 2025 from 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
For kids & tweens ages 6-11 with an accompanying adult. Come to the library and participate in an activity that's about science, technology, engineering, art or math!
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Old School Poetry
Old School Poetry
February 3, 2025 - February 28, 2025 from
Throughout the month, we’ll have a typewriter set up near our special collections cases foryou to write a poem to your love, whoever or whatever that love may be. Therewill also be a submission box nearby if you’d like to share those poems.
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"Terrible Things Could Happen To You" poetry/verse contest
"Terrible Things Could Happen To You" poetry/verse contest
February 5, 2025
Feeling inspired by life’s little disasters, or perhaps your imagination runs wild with the worst-case scenarios? Enter our Poetry/Verse Contest and share your creative take on this year’s theme: Terrible Things Could Happen to You! Inspired by our On The Same Page book pick, Flora and Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures.
🖋️ Who can enter?
Anyone ages 8 and up! Categories:
- Tween (8-11)
- Teen (12-17)
- Adult (18+)
📅 Key Dates:
- Entries open: February 3, 2025
- Entries close: February 24, 2025
🏆 Winners: One winner per category will be announced February 28, 2025, on Facebook and in our newsletter. Every participant will receive a small gift from the Library. Winners will get the prize!
✨ Guidelines:
- Up to 600 words, written in verse (poetry in any style is welcome).
- No violent or inappropriate content, please.
- Participants are allowed to submit up to 3 poems. Please send them together in the same document.
- Entries must be submitted as a PDF or Word document via email to programs@madisonlib.org with your name, library card number, email, , phone number, and entry title included in the email for the adult participants. Junior participants do not need a library card to enter.
So sharpen your pencils (or flex those typing fingers), and don’t wait for disaster to strike—submit your entry today! Full contest rules are available at madisonlib.org.
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Old School Poetry
Old School Poetry
February 3, 2025 - February 28, 2025 from
Throughout the month, we’ll have a typewriter set up near our special collections cases foryou to write a poem to your love, whoever or whatever that love may be. Therewill also be a submission box nearby if you’d like to share those poems.
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"Terrible Things Could Happen To You" poetry/verse contest
"Terrible Things Could Happen To You" poetry/verse contest
February 6, 2025
Feeling inspired by life’s little disasters, or perhaps your imagination runs wild with the worst-case scenarios? Enter our Poetry/Verse Contest and share your creative take on this year’s theme: Terrible Things Could Happen to You! Inspired by our On The Same Page book pick, Flora and Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures.
🖋️ Who can enter?
Anyone ages 8 and up! Categories:
- Tween (8-11)
- Teen (12-17)
- Adult (18+)
📅 Key Dates:
- Entries open: February 3, 2025
- Entries close: February 24, 2025
🏆 Winners: One winner per category will be announced February 28, 2025, on Facebook and in our newsletter. Every participant will receive a small gift from the Library. Winners will get the prize!
✨ Guidelines:
- Up to 600 words, written in verse (poetry in any style is welcome).
- No violent or inappropriate content, please.
- Participants are allowed to submit up to 3 poems. Please send them together in the same document.
- Entries must be submitted as a PDF or Word document via email to programs@madisonlib.org with your name, library card number, email, , phone number, and entry title included in the email for the adult participants. Junior participants do not need a library card to enter.
So sharpen your pencils (or flex those typing fingers), and don’t wait for disaster to strike—submit your entry today! Full contest rules are available at madisonlib.org.
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Old School Poetry
Old School Poetry
February 3, 2025 - February 28, 2025 from
Throughout the month, we’ll have a typewriter set up near our special collections cases foryou to write a poem to your love, whoever or whatever that love may be. Therewill also be a submission box nearby if you’d like to share those poems.
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"Terrible Things Could Happen To You" poetry/verse contest
"Terrible Things Could Happen To You" poetry/verse contest
February 7, 2025
Feeling inspired by life’s little disasters, or perhaps your imagination runs wild with the worst-case scenarios? Enter our Poetry/Verse Contest and share your creative take on this year’s theme: Terrible Things Could Happen to You! Inspired by our On The Same Page book pick, Flora and Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures.
🖋️ Who can enter?
Anyone ages 8 and up! Categories:
- Tween (8-11)
- Teen (12-17)
- Adult (18+)
📅 Key Dates:
- Entries open: February 3, 2025
- Entries close: February 24, 2025
🏆 Winners: One winner per category will be announced February 28, 2025, on Facebook and in our newsletter. Every participant will receive a small gift from the Library. Winners will get the prize!
✨ Guidelines:
- Up to 600 words, written in verse (poetry in any style is welcome).
- No violent or inappropriate content, please.
- Participants are allowed to submit up to 3 poems. Please send them together in the same document.
- Entries must be submitted as a PDF or Word document via email to programs@madisonlib.org with your name, library card number, email, , phone number, and entry title included in the email for the adult participants. Junior participants do not need a library card to enter.
So sharpen your pencils (or flex those typing fingers), and don’t wait for disaster to strike—submit your entry today! Full contest rules are available at madisonlib.org.
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Free Family Friendly Films
Free Family Friendly Films
February 7, 2025 from 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Want to watch a fun movie on a big screen? We have got new ones and classics all lined up for an afternoon of movie fun!
A schedule of of the month's afternoon films are available @ madisonlib.org.
All children 12 and under must be accompanied by responsible party, age 14+.
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Old School Poetry
Old School Poetry
February 3, 2025 - February 28, 2025 from
Throughout the month, we’ll have a typewriter set up near our special collections cases foryou to write a poem to your love, whoever or whatever that love may be. Therewill also be a submission box nearby if you’d like to share those poems.
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"Terrible Things Could Happen To You" poetry/verse contest
"Terrible Things Could Happen To You" poetry/verse contest
February 8, 2025
Feeling inspired by life’s little disasters, or perhaps your imagination runs wild with the worst-case scenarios? Enter our Poetry/Verse Contest and share your creative take on this year’s theme: Terrible Things Could Happen to You! Inspired by our On The Same Page book pick, Flora and Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures.
🖋️ Who can enter?
Anyone ages 8 and up! Categories:
- Tween (8-11)
- Teen (12-17)
- Adult (18+)
📅 Key Dates:
- Entries open: February 3, 2025
- Entries close: February 24, 2025
🏆 Winners: One winner per category will be announced February 28, 2025, on Facebook and in our newsletter. Every participant will receive a small gift from the Library. Winners will get the prize!
✨ Guidelines:
- Up to 600 words, written in verse (poetry in any style is welcome).
- No violent or inappropriate content, please.
- Participants are allowed to submit up to 3 poems. Please send them together in the same document.
- Entries must be submitted as a PDF or Word document via email to programs@madisonlib.org with your name, library card number, email, , phone number, and entry title included in the email for the adult participants. Junior participants do not need a library card to enter.
So sharpen your pencils (or flex those typing fingers), and don’t wait for disaster to strike—submit your entry today! Full contest rules are available at madisonlib.org.
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Old School Poetry
Old School Poetry
February 3, 2025 - February 28, 2025 from
Throughout the month, we’ll have a typewriter set up near our special collections cases foryou to write a poem to your love, whoever or whatever that love may be. Therewill also be a submission box nearby if you’d like to share those poems.
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"Terrible Things Could Happen To You" poetry/verse contest
"Terrible Things Could Happen To You" poetry/verse contest
February 9, 2025
Feeling inspired by life’s little disasters, or perhaps your imagination runs wild with the worst-case scenarios? Enter our Poetry/Verse Contest and share your creative take on this year’s theme: Terrible Things Could Happen to You! Inspired by our On The Same Page book pick, Flora and Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures.
🖋️ Who can enter?
Anyone ages 8 and up! Categories:
- Tween (8-11)
- Teen (12-17)
- Adult (18+)
📅 Key Dates:
- Entries open: February 3, 2025
- Entries close: February 24, 2025
🏆 Winners: One winner per category will be announced February 28, 2025, on Facebook and in our newsletter. Every participant will receive a small gift from the Library. Winners will get the prize!
✨ Guidelines:
- Up to 600 words, written in verse (poetry in any style is welcome).
- No violent or inappropriate content, please.
- Participants are allowed to submit up to 3 poems. Please send them together in the same document.
- Entries must be submitted as a PDF or Word document via email to programs@madisonlib.org with your name, library card number, email, , phone number, and entry title included in the email for the adult participants. Junior participants do not need a library card to enter.
So sharpen your pencils (or flex those typing fingers), and don’t wait for disaster to strike—submit your entry today! Full contest rules are available at madisonlib.org.
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Old School Poetry
Old School Poetry
February 3, 2025 - February 28, 2025 from
Throughout the month, we’ll have a typewriter set up near our special collections cases foryou to write a poem to your love, whoever or whatever that love may be. Therewill also be a submission box nearby if you’d like to share those poems.
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"Terrible Things Could Happen To You" poetry/verse contest
"Terrible Things Could Happen To You" poetry/verse contest
February 10, 2025
Feeling inspired by life’s little disasters, or perhaps your imagination runs wild with the worst-case scenarios? Enter our Poetry/Verse Contest and share your creative take on this year’s theme: Terrible Things Could Happen to You! Inspired by our On The Same Page book pick, Flora and Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures.
🖋️ Who can enter?
Anyone ages 8 and up! Categories:
- Tween (8-11)
- Teen (12-17)
- Adult (18+)
📅 Key Dates:
- Entries open: February 3, 2025
- Entries close: February 24, 2025
🏆 Winners: One winner per category will be announced February 28, 2025, on Facebook and in our newsletter. Every participant will receive a small gift from the Library. Winners will get the prize!
✨ Guidelines:
- Up to 600 words, written in verse (poetry in any style is welcome).
- No violent or inappropriate content, please.
- Participants are allowed to submit up to 3 poems. Please send them together in the same document.
- Entries must be submitted as a PDF or Word document via email to programs@madisonlib.org with your name, library card number, email, , phone number, and entry title included in the email for the adult participants. Junior participants do not need a library card to enter.
So sharpen your pencils (or flex those typing fingers), and don’t wait for disaster to strike—submit your entry today! Full contest rules are available at madisonlib.org.
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Game and Chess Club
Game and Chess Club
February 10, 2025 from 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
For tweens and teens ages 9- 18 Learn the art of Chess and other games with the master of fun and strategy, Nick Allison. Game supplies will be provided.
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Old School Poetry
Old School Poetry
February 3, 2025 - February 28, 2025 from
Throughout the month, we’ll have a typewriter set up near our special collections cases foryou to write a poem to your love, whoever or whatever that love may be. Therewill also be a submission box nearby if you’d like to share those poems.
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"Terrible Things Could Happen To You" poetry/verse contest
"Terrible Things Could Happen To You" poetry/verse contest
February 11, 2025
Feeling inspired by life’s little disasters, or perhaps your imagination runs wild with the worst-case scenarios? Enter our Poetry/Verse Contest and share your creative take on this year’s theme: Terrible Things Could Happen to You! Inspired by our On The Same Page book pick, Flora and Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures.
🖋️ Who can enter?
Anyone ages 8 and up! Categories:
- Tween (8-11)
- Teen (12-17)
- Adult (18+)
📅 Key Dates:
- Entries open: February 3, 2025
- Entries close: February 24, 2025
🏆 Winners: One winner per category will be announced February 28, 2025, on Facebook and in our newsletter. Every participant will receive a small gift from the Library. Winners will get the prize!
✨ Guidelines:
- Up to 600 words, written in verse (poetry in any style is welcome).
- No violent or inappropriate content, please.
- Participants are allowed to submit up to 3 poems. Please send them together in the same document.
- Entries must be submitted as a PDF or Word document via email to programs@madisonlib.org with your name, library card number, email, , phone number, and entry title included in the email for the adult participants. Junior participants do not need a library card to enter.
So sharpen your pencils (or flex those typing fingers), and don’t wait for disaster to strike—submit your entry today! Full contest rules are available at madisonlib.org.
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Kid 'n Tween Tuesday STEAM
Kid 'n Tween Tuesday STEAM
February 11, 2025 from 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
For kids & tweens ages 6-11 with an accompanying adult. Come to the library and participate in an activity that's about science, technology, engineering, art or math!
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Old School Poetry
Old School Poetry
February 3, 2025 - February 28, 2025 from
Throughout the month, we’ll have a typewriter set up near our special collections cases foryou to write a poem to your love, whoever or whatever that love may be. Therewill also be a submission box nearby if you’d like to share those poems.
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"Terrible Things Could Happen To You" poetry/verse contest
"Terrible Things Could Happen To You" poetry/verse contest
February 12, 2025
Feeling inspired by life’s little disasters, or perhaps your imagination runs wild with the worst-case scenarios? Enter our Poetry/Verse Contest and share your creative take on this year’s theme: Terrible Things Could Happen to You! Inspired by our On The Same Page book pick, Flora and Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures.
🖋️ Who can enter?
Anyone ages 8 and up! Categories:
- Tween (8-11)
- Teen (12-17)
- Adult (18+)
📅 Key Dates:
- Entries open: February 3, 2025
- Entries close: February 24, 2025
🏆 Winners: One winner per category will be announced February 28, 2025, on Facebook and in our newsletter. Every participant will receive a small gift from the Library. Winners will get the prize!
✨ Guidelines:
- Up to 600 words, written in verse (poetry in any style is welcome).
- No violent or inappropriate content, please.
- Participants are allowed to submit up to 3 poems. Please send them together in the same document.
- Entries must be submitted as a PDF or Word document via email to programs@madisonlib.org with your name, library card number, email, , phone number, and entry title included in the email for the adult participants. Junior participants do not need a library card to enter.
So sharpen your pencils (or flex those typing fingers), and don’t wait for disaster to strike—submit your entry today! Full contest rules are available at madisonlib.org.
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On the Same Page: Teribble Things Can Happen to You: Emergency Prep
On the Same Page: Teribble Things Can Happen to You: Emergency Prep
February 12, 2025 from 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Asevery Incandesto fan knows, TerribleThings Can Happen to You! Join us tonight as Jennifer Porter, INL FireDepartment Deputy Chief of Operations, and Ben Porter, Shelley Fire Department,teach us how to deal with the horrors in your future.
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Old School Poetry
Old School Poetry
February 3, 2025 - February 28, 2025 from
Throughout the month, we’ll have a typewriter set up near our special collections cases foryou to write a poem to your love, whoever or whatever that love may be. Therewill also be a submission box nearby if you’d like to share those poems.
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"Terrible Things Could Happen To You" poetry/verse contest
"Terrible Things Could Happen To You" poetry/verse contest
February 13, 2025
Feeling inspired by life’s little disasters, or perhaps your imagination runs wild with the worst-case scenarios? Enter our Poetry/Verse Contest and share your creative take on this year’s theme: Terrible Things Could Happen to You! Inspired by our On The Same Page book pick, Flora and Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures.
🖋️ Who can enter?
Anyone ages 8 and up! Categories:
- Tween (8-11)
- Teen (12-17)
- Adult (18+)
📅 Key Dates:
- Entries open: February 3, 2025
- Entries close: February 24, 2025
🏆 Winners: One winner per category will be announced February 28, 2025, on Facebook and in our newsletter. Every participant will receive a small gift from the Library. Winners will get the prize!
✨ Guidelines:
- Up to 600 words, written in verse (poetry in any style is welcome).
- No violent or inappropriate content, please.
- Participants are allowed to submit up to 3 poems. Please send them together in the same document.
- Entries must be submitted as a PDF or Word document via email to programs@madisonlib.org with your name, library card number, email, , phone number, and entry title included in the email for the adult participants. Junior participants do not need a library card to enter.
So sharpen your pencils (or flex those typing fingers), and don’t wait for disaster to strike—submit your entry today! Full contest rules are available at madisonlib.org.
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Combined Books for Boys & Great Reads for Girls Book Club ages 9-11
Combined Books for Boys & Great Reads for Girls Book Club ages 9-11
February 13, 2025 from 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
For boys and girls ages 8-11 with an accompanying adult. Please do not bring younger children.
It's a party about a book! Play games, make a cool craft, and eat a tasty snack.
For this book party, we will read Flora & Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventure by Kate DiCamillo. Copies of the book will be available at January's Tween Book Club parties or at the Circulation Desk after January 27th.
Sign up for Books for Boys & Great Reads for Girls notifications here.
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Old School Poetry
Old School Poetry
February 3, 2025 - February 28, 2025 from
Throughout the month, we’ll have a typewriter set up near our special collections cases foryou to write a poem to your love, whoever or whatever that love may be. Therewill also be a submission box nearby if you’d like to share those poems.
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"Terrible Things Could Happen To You" poetry/verse contest
"Terrible Things Could Happen To You" poetry/verse contest
February 14, 2025
Feeling inspired by life’s little disasters, or perhaps your imagination runs wild with the worst-case scenarios? Enter our Poetry/Verse Contest and share your creative take on this year’s theme: Terrible Things Could Happen to You! Inspired by our On The Same Page book pick, Flora and Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures.
🖋️ Who can enter?
Anyone ages 8 and up! Categories:
- Tween (8-11)
- Teen (12-17)
- Adult (18+)
📅 Key Dates:
- Entries open: February 3, 2025
- Entries close: February 24, 2025
🏆 Winners: One winner per category will be announced February 28, 2025, on Facebook and in our newsletter. Every participant will receive a small gift from the Library. Winners will get the prize!
✨ Guidelines:
- Up to 600 words, written in verse (poetry in any style is welcome).
- No violent or inappropriate content, please.
- Participants are allowed to submit up to 3 poems. Please send them together in the same document.
- Entries must be submitted as a PDF or Word document via email to programs@madisonlib.org with your name, library card number, email, , phone number, and entry title included in the email for the adult participants. Junior participants do not need a library card to enter.
So sharpen your pencils (or flex those typing fingers), and don’t wait for disaster to strike—submit your entry today! Full contest rules are available at madisonlib.org.
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Old School Poetry
Old School Poetry
February 3, 2025 - February 28, 2025 from
Throughout the month, we’ll have a typewriter set up near our special collections cases foryou to write a poem to your love, whoever or whatever that love may be. Therewill also be a submission box nearby if you’d like to share those poems.
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"Terrible Things Could Happen To You" poetry/verse contest
"Terrible Things Could Happen To You" poetry/verse contest
February 15, 2025
Feeling inspired by life’s little disasters, or perhaps your imagination runs wild with the worst-case scenarios? Enter our Poetry/Verse Contest and share your creative take on this year’s theme: Terrible Things Could Happen to You! Inspired by our On The Same Page book pick, Flora and Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures.
🖋️ Who can enter?
Anyone ages 8 and up! Categories:
- Tween (8-11)
- Teen (12-17)
- Adult (18+)
📅 Key Dates:
- Entries open: February 3, 2025
- Entries close: February 24, 2025
🏆 Winners: One winner per category will be announced February 28, 2025, on Facebook and in our newsletter. Every participant will receive a small gift from the Library. Winners will get the prize!
✨ Guidelines:
- Up to 600 words, written in verse (poetry in any style is welcome).
- No violent or inappropriate content, please.
- Participants are allowed to submit up to 3 poems. Please send them together in the same document.
- Entries must be submitted as a PDF or Word document via email to programs@madisonlib.org with your name, library card number, email, , phone number, and entry title included in the email for the adult participants. Junior participants do not need a library card to enter.
So sharpen your pencils (or flex those typing fingers), and don’t wait for disaster to strike—submit your entry today! Full contest rules are available at madisonlib.org.
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Old School Poetry
Old School Poetry
February 3, 2025 - February 28, 2025 from
Throughout the month, we’ll have a typewriter set up near our special collections cases foryou to write a poem to your love, whoever or whatever that love may be. Therewill also be a submission box nearby if you’d like to share those poems.
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"Terrible Things Could Happen To You" poetry/verse contest
"Terrible Things Could Happen To You" poetry/verse contest
February 16, 2025
Feeling inspired by life’s little disasters, or perhaps your imagination runs wild with the worst-case scenarios? Enter our Poetry/Verse Contest and share your creative take on this year’s theme: Terrible Things Could Happen to You! Inspired by our On The Same Page book pick, Flora and Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures.
🖋️ Who can enter?
Anyone ages 8 and up! Categories:
- Tween (8-11)
- Teen (12-17)
- Adult (18+)
📅 Key Dates:
- Entries open: February 3, 2025
- Entries close: February 24, 2025
🏆 Winners: One winner per category will be announced February 28, 2025, on Facebook and in our newsletter. Every participant will receive a small gift from the Library. Winners will get the prize!
✨ Guidelines:
- Up to 600 words, written in verse (poetry in any style is welcome).
- No violent or inappropriate content, please.
- Participants are allowed to submit up to 3 poems. Please send them together in the same document.
- Entries must be submitted as a PDF or Word document via email to programs@madisonlib.org with your name, library card number, email, , phone number, and entry title included in the email for the adult participants. Junior participants do not need a library card to enter.
So sharpen your pencils (or flex those typing fingers), and don’t wait for disaster to strike—submit your entry today! Full contest rules are available at madisonlib.org.
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Old School Poetry
Old School Poetry
February 3, 2025 - February 28, 2025 from
Throughout the month, we’ll have a typewriter set up near our special collections cases foryou to write a poem to your love, whoever or whatever that love may be. Therewill also be a submission box nearby if you’d like to share those poems.
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"Terrible Things Could Happen To You" poetry/verse contest
"Terrible Things Could Happen To You" poetry/verse contest
February 17, 2025
Feeling inspired by life’s little disasters, or perhaps your imagination runs wild with the worst-case scenarios? Enter our Poetry/Verse Contest and share your creative take on this year’s theme: Terrible Things Could Happen to You! Inspired by our On The Same Page book pick, Flora and Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures.
🖋️ Who can enter?
Anyone ages 8 and up! Categories:
- Tween (8-11)
- Teen (12-17)
- Adult (18+)
📅 Key Dates:
- Entries open: February 3, 2025
- Entries close: February 24, 2025
🏆 Winners: One winner per category will be announced February 28, 2025, on Facebook and in our newsletter. Every participant will receive a small gift from the Library. Winners will get the prize!
✨ Guidelines:
- Up to 600 words, written in verse (poetry in any style is welcome).
- No violent or inappropriate content, please.
- Participants are allowed to submit up to 3 poems. Please send them together in the same document.
- Entries must be submitted as a PDF or Word document via email to programs@madisonlib.org with your name, library card number, email, , phone number, and entry title included in the email for the adult participants. Junior participants do not need a library card to enter.
So sharpen your pencils (or flex those typing fingers), and don’t wait for disaster to strike—submit your entry today! Full contest rules are available at madisonlib.org.
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Old School Poetry
Old School Poetry
February 3, 2025 - February 28, 2025 from
Throughout the month, we’ll have a typewriter set up near our special collections cases foryou to write a poem to your love, whoever or whatever that love may be. Therewill also be a submission box nearby if you’d like to share those poems.
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"Terrible Things Could Happen To You" poetry/verse contest
"Terrible Things Could Happen To You" poetry/verse contest
February 18, 2025
Feeling inspired by life’s little disasters, or perhaps your imagination runs wild with the worst-case scenarios? Enter our Poetry/Verse Contest and share your creative take on this year’s theme: Terrible Things Could Happen to You! Inspired by our On The Same Page book pick, Flora and Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures.
🖋️ Who can enter?
Anyone ages 8 and up! Categories:
- Tween (8-11)
- Teen (12-17)
- Adult (18+)
📅 Key Dates:
- Entries open: February 3, 2025
- Entries close: February 24, 2025
🏆 Winners: One winner per category will be announced February 28, 2025, on Facebook and in our newsletter. Every participant will receive a small gift from the Library. Winners will get the prize!
✨ Guidelines:
- Up to 600 words, written in verse (poetry in any style is welcome).
- No violent or inappropriate content, please.
- Participants are allowed to submit up to 3 poems. Please send them together in the same document.
- Entries must be submitted as a PDF or Word document via email to programs@madisonlib.org with your name, library card number, email, , phone number, and entry title included in the email for the adult participants. Junior participants do not need a library card to enter.
So sharpen your pencils (or flex those typing fingers), and don’t wait for disaster to strike—submit your entry today! Full contest rules are available at madisonlib.org.
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Kid 'n Tween Tuesday STEAM
Kid 'n Tween Tuesday STEAM
February 18, 2025 from 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
For kids & tweens ages 6-11 with an accompanying adult. Come to the library and participate in an activity that's about science, technology, engineering, art or math!
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Old School Poetry
Old School Poetry
February 3, 2025 - February 28, 2025 from
Throughout the month, we’ll have a typewriter set up near our special collections cases foryou to write a poem to your love, whoever or whatever that love may be. Therewill also be a submission box nearby if you’d like to share those poems.
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"Terrible Things Could Happen To You" poetry/verse contest
"Terrible Things Could Happen To You" poetry/verse contest
February 19, 2025
Feeling inspired by life’s little disasters, or perhaps your imagination runs wild with the worst-case scenarios? Enter our Poetry/Verse Contest and share your creative take on this year’s theme: Terrible Things Could Happen to You! Inspired by our On The Same Page book pick, Flora and Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures.
🖋️ Who can enter?
Anyone ages 8 and up! Categories:
- Tween (8-11)
- Teen (12-17)
- Adult (18+)
📅 Key Dates:
- Entries open: February 3, 2025
- Entries close: February 24, 2025
🏆 Winners: One winner per category will be announced February 28, 2025, on Facebook and in our newsletter. Every participant will receive a small gift from the Library. Winners will get the prize!
✨ Guidelines:
- Up to 600 words, written in verse (poetry in any style is welcome).
- No violent or inappropriate content, please.
- Participants are allowed to submit up to 3 poems. Please send them together in the same document.
- Entries must be submitted as a PDF or Word document via email to programs@madisonlib.org with your name, library card number, email, , phone number, and entry title included in the email for the adult participants. Junior participants do not need a library card to enter.
So sharpen your pencils (or flex those typing fingers), and don’t wait for disaster to strike—submit your entry today! Full contest rules are available at madisonlib.org.
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Old School Poetry
Old School Poetry
February 3, 2025 - February 28, 2025 from
Throughout the month, we’ll have a typewriter set up near our special collections cases foryou to write a poem to your love, whoever or whatever that love may be. Therewill also be a submission box nearby if you’d like to share those poems.
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"Terrible Things Could Happen To You" poetry/verse contest
"Terrible Things Could Happen To You" poetry/verse contest
February 20, 2025
Feeling inspired by life’s little disasters, or perhaps your imagination runs wild with the worst-case scenarios? Enter our Poetry/Verse Contest and share your creative take on this year’s theme: Terrible Things Could Happen to You! Inspired by our On The Same Page book pick, Flora and Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures.
🖋️ Who can enter?
Anyone ages 8 and up! Categories:
- Tween (8-11)
- Teen (12-17)
- Adult (18+)
📅 Key Dates:
- Entries open: February 3, 2025
- Entries close: February 24, 2025
🏆 Winners: One winner per category will be announced February 28, 2025, on Facebook and in our newsletter. Every participant will receive a small gift from the Library. Winners will get the prize!
✨ Guidelines:
- Up to 600 words, written in verse (poetry in any style is welcome).
- No violent or inappropriate content, please.
- Participants are allowed to submit up to 3 poems. Please send them together in the same document.
- Entries must be submitted as a PDF or Word document via email to programs@madisonlib.org with your name, library card number, email, , phone number, and entry title included in the email for the adult participants. Junior participants do not need a library card to enter.
So sharpen your pencils (or flex those typing fingers), and don’t wait for disaster to strike—submit your entry today! Full contest rules are available at madisonlib.org.
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Old School Poetry
Old School Poetry
February 3, 2025 - February 28, 2025 from
Throughout the month, we’ll have a typewriter set up near our special collections cases foryou to write a poem to your love, whoever or whatever that love may be. Therewill also be a submission box nearby if you’d like to share those poems.
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"Terrible Things Could Happen To You" poetry/verse contest
"Terrible Things Could Happen To You" poetry/verse contest
February 21, 2025
Feeling inspired by life’s little disasters, or perhaps your imagination runs wild with the worst-case scenarios? Enter our Poetry/Verse Contest and share your creative take on this year’s theme: Terrible Things Could Happen to You! Inspired by our On The Same Page book pick, Flora and Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures.
🖋️ Who can enter?
Anyone ages 8 and up! Categories:
- Tween (8-11)
- Teen (12-17)
- Adult (18+)
📅 Key Dates:
- Entries open: February 3, 2025
- Entries close: February 24, 2025
🏆 Winners: One winner per category will be announced February 28, 2025, on Facebook and in our newsletter. Every participant will receive a small gift from the Library. Winners will get the prize!
✨ Guidelines:
- Up to 600 words, written in verse (poetry in any style is welcome).
- No violent or inappropriate content, please.
- Participants are allowed to submit up to 3 poems. Please send them together in the same document.
- Entries must be submitted as a PDF or Word document via email to programs@madisonlib.org with your name, library card number, email, , phone number, and entry title included in the email for the adult participants. Junior participants do not need a library card to enter.
So sharpen your pencils (or flex those typing fingers), and don’t wait for disaster to strike—submit your entry today! Full contest rules are available at madisonlib.org.
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Old School Poetry
Old School Poetry
February 3, 2025 - February 28, 2025 from
Throughout the month, we’ll have a typewriter set up near our special collections cases foryou to write a poem to your love, whoever or whatever that love may be. Therewill also be a submission box nearby if you’d like to share those poems.
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"Terrible Things Could Happen To You" poetry/verse contest
"Terrible Things Could Happen To You" poetry/verse contest
February 22, 2025
Feeling inspired by life’s little disasters, or perhaps your imagination runs wild with the worst-case scenarios? Enter our Poetry/Verse Contest and share your creative take on this year’s theme: Terrible Things Could Happen to You! Inspired by our On The Same Page book pick, Flora and Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures.
🖋️ Who can enter?
Anyone ages 8 and up! Categories:
- Tween (8-11)
- Teen (12-17)
- Adult (18+)
📅 Key Dates:
- Entries open: February 3, 2025
- Entries close: February 24, 2025
🏆 Winners: One winner per category will be announced February 28, 2025, on Facebook and in our newsletter. Every participant will receive a small gift from the Library. Winners will get the prize!
✨ Guidelines:
- Up to 600 words, written in verse (poetry in any style is welcome).
- No violent or inappropriate content, please.
- Participants are allowed to submit up to 3 poems. Please send them together in the same document.
- Entries must be submitted as a PDF or Word document via email to programs@madisonlib.org with your name, library card number, email, , phone number, and entry title included in the email for the adult participants. Junior participants do not need a library card to enter.
So sharpen your pencils (or flex those typing fingers), and don’t wait for disaster to strike—submit your entry today! Full contest rules are available at madisonlib.org.
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Old School Poetry
Old School Poetry
February 3, 2025 - February 28, 2025 from
Throughout the month, we’ll have a typewriter set up near our special collections cases foryou to write a poem to your love, whoever or whatever that love may be. Therewill also be a submission box nearby if you’d like to share those poems.
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"Terrible Things Could Happen To You" poetry/verse contest
"Terrible Things Could Happen To You" poetry/verse contest
February 23, 2025
Feeling inspired by life’s little disasters, or perhaps your imagination runs wild with the worst-case scenarios? Enter our Poetry/Verse Contest and share your creative take on this year’s theme: Terrible Things Could Happen to You! Inspired by our On The Same Page book pick, Flora and Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures.
🖋️ Who can enter?
Anyone ages 8 and up! Categories:
- Tween (8-11)
- Teen (12-17)
- Adult (18+)
📅 Key Dates:
- Entries open: February 3, 2025
- Entries close: February 24, 2025
🏆 Winners: One winner per category will be announced February 28, 2025, on Facebook and in our newsletter. Every participant will receive a small gift from the Library. Winners will get the prize!
✨ Guidelines:
- Up to 600 words, written in verse (poetry in any style is welcome).
- No violent or inappropriate content, please.
- Participants are allowed to submit up to 3 poems. Please send them together in the same document.
- Entries must be submitted as a PDF or Word document via email to programs@madisonlib.org with your name, library card number, email, , phone number, and entry title included in the email for the adult participants. Junior participants do not need a library card to enter.
So sharpen your pencils (or flex those typing fingers), and don’t wait for disaster to strike—submit your entry today! Full contest rules are available at madisonlib.org.
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Old School Poetry
Old School Poetry
February 3, 2025 - February 28, 2025 from
Throughout the month, we’ll have a typewriter set up near our special collections cases foryou to write a poem to your love, whoever or whatever that love may be. Therewill also be a submission box nearby if you’d like to share those poems.
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"Terrible Things Could Happen To You" poetry/verse contest
"Terrible Things Could Happen To You" poetry/verse contest
February 24, 2025
Feeling inspired by life’s little disasters, or perhaps your imagination runs wild with the worst-case scenarios? Enter our Poetry/Verse Contest and share your creative take on this year’s theme: Terrible Things Could Happen to You! Inspired by our On The Same Page book pick, Flora and Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures.
🖋️ Who can enter?
Anyone ages 8 and up! Categories:
- Tween (8-11)
- Teen (12-17)
- Adult (18+)
📅 Key Dates:
- Entries open: February 3, 2025
- Entries close: February 24, 2025
🏆 Winners: One winner per category will be announced February 28, 2025, on Facebook and in our newsletter. Every participant will receive a small gift from the Library. Winners will get the prize!
✨ Guidelines:
- Up to 600 words, written in verse (poetry in any style is welcome).
- No violent or inappropriate content, please.
- Participants are allowed to submit up to 3 poems. Please send them together in the same document.
- Entries must be submitted as a PDF or Word document via email to programs@madisonlib.org with your name, library card number, email, , phone number, and entry title included in the email for the adult participants. Junior participants do not need a library card to enter.
So sharpen your pencils (or flex those typing fingers), and don’t wait for disaster to strike—submit your entry today! Full contest rules are available at madisonlib.org.
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Open Chess Tournament
Open Chess Tournament
February 24, 2025 from 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
For tweens and teens ages 9- 18 It's a Chess Tournament for all levels! Try your skills against players in your own level category for sweet prizes! This tournament will be monitored by our own chess and game master, Nick Allison and will follow the Swiss rules of double elimination. Spectators are welcome, so bring your family and friends!
Please enter through the Community Room door.
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Old School Poetry
Old School Poetry
February 3, 2025 - February 28, 2025 from
Throughout the month, we’ll have a typewriter set up near our special collections cases foryou to write a poem to your love, whoever or whatever that love may be. Therewill also be a submission box nearby if you’d like to share those poems.
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Kid 'n Tween Tuesday STEAM
Kid 'n Tween Tuesday STEAM
February 25, 2025 from 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
For kids & tweens ages 6-11 with an accompanying adult. Come to the library and participate in an activity that's about science, technology, engineering, art or math!
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Old School Poetry
Old School Poetry
February 3, 2025 - February 28, 2025 from
Throughout the month, we’ll have a typewriter set up near our special collections cases foryou to write a poem to your love, whoever or whatever that love may be. Therewill also be a submission box nearby if you’d like to share those poems.
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Old School Poetry
Old School Poetry
February 3, 2025 - February 28, 2025 from
Throughout the month, we’ll have a typewriter set up near our special collections cases foryou to write a poem to your love, whoever or whatever that love may be. Therewill also be a submission box nearby if you’d like to share those poems.
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Old School Poetry
Old School Poetry
February 3, 2025 - February 28, 2025 from
Throughout the month, we’ll have a typewriter set up near our special collections cases foryou to write a poem to your love, whoever or whatever that love may be. Therewill also be a submission box nearby if you’d like to share those poems.
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On the Same Page: The Science of Superheroes
On the Same Page: The Science of Superheroes
February 28, 2025 from 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Howdo they do that? Well, they’re superheroes. But how do they do that? Cometonight and make sense of it all. We’ll have interactive stations where you cantry out some of the science principles involved; then at 7:00, BYUI’s BrianPyper, the funnest physicist you’ll meet, will give a keynote with lots ofaudience participation. It will be an evening of learning and fun that youwon’t soon forget!
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