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SUMMARY:2026 Annual Writing Contest
DESCRIPTION:2026 Annual Writing Contest\n\n\nHow It Works\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe annual Niles District Library Writing Contest is here! It’s time to get those ideas out of your head\, put pen to paper\, and submit your writing. Submissions will be accepted from July 1-31. Winners will be announced Monday\, August 17. Prizes awarded! \nWriting Contest Rules and Information:\n\n\n\nOne entry per participant (all rights to the story remain property of the author). \n\n\nEntries must be an original work by the entrant. Plagiarism will result in disqualification. \n\nThe story title must appear at the top of each page\, and all pages must be numbered.\nA printed entry must be accompanied by a submission cover sheet.\nThe author’s name must not appear anywhere on the manuscript.\nWorks created with AI tools or containing AI-generated content are not considered original and will not be accepted.\n\nSubmitting Your Work\n\n\nYou may fill out a submission cover sheet (available at the Youth Services Desk) and submit a printed version of your work in person. \n\n\nOr you can fill out the digital submission form below and attach your work. \n\nFor more information on submitting your work\, please call 269-683-8545 or email youthservices@nileslibrary.net\n\n\n\nCategories\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYouth (Ages 8-12) \n\nStory (up to 5\,000 words)\n\nTeens (Ages 13-17) \n\nStory (up to 5\,000 words)\nMini Lit (short stories and essays with less than 1\,000 words)\nPoetry (less than 1\,000 words)\n\nAdults (Ages 18+) \n\nStory (up to 5\,000 words)\nMini Lit (short stories and essays with less than 1\,000 words)\nPoetry (less than 1\,000 words)
URL:https://nileslibrary.com/single-event/2026-annual-writing-contest-2/2026-07-18/
CATEGORIES:Special Programs
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SUMMARY:Niles District Library Annual Writing Contest
DESCRIPTION:Niles District Library Annual Writing Contest \nCelebrate creativity and the power of words with our Annual NDL Writing Contest! Writers of all ages and skill levels are invited to submit original work for a chance to gain recognition and win prizes. Whether you enjoy writing short stories or poetry\, this is your opportunity to express yourself through your work. \nWriting Categories:  \nYouth (author’s age 8 – 12) \n\nStory (up to 5\,000 words)\n\nTeen (author’s age 13 – 17) \n\nStory (up to 5\,000 words)\nMini Lit (short stories and essays – less than 1\,000 words )\nPoetry (less than 1\,000 words)\n\nAdult (author’s age 18+) \n\nStory (up to 5\,000 words)\nMini Lit (short stories and essays – less than 1\,000 words )\nPoetry (less than 1\,000 words)\n\nWriting Contest – Rules & Submission Information \nEntry Period: July 1–31\, 2026 \n\nOne entry per participant. All rights to the story remain the property of the author.\nEntries must be the original work of the participant. Plagiarism will result in disqualification.\nWorks created with AI tools or containing AI-generated content are not considered original and will not be accepted.\nA completed Submission Cover Sheet must accompany each entry.\nThe story title must appear at the top of each page\, and all pages must be numbered.\nThe author’s name must not appear anywhere on the manuscript.\n\nSubmission Options: \n\nDeliver it in person to the Youth Services Desk at the Niles District Library during regular library hours.\nSubmit online at www.nileslibrary.com/writing-contest\n\nWinners Announcement:\nWinners will be announced Monday\, August 17\, 2026\, on the library website and social media channels.
URL:https://nileslibrary.com/single-event/2026-annual-ndl-writing-contest-2/2026-07-18/
CATEGORIES:Special Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T103000
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SUMMARY:Chess Club - Instructional
DESCRIPTION:3rd Saturdays | 10:30 – 11:30 am | Youth Services | All Ages & Abilities\n\n\n\n\n\nLove to play chess? All ages and abilities are welcome! Don’t know how to play? No worries\, we can teach you! No registration required. You do not need a library card to attend this FREE event.
URL:https://nileslibrary.com/single-event/chess-club-instructional-5-2/2026-07-18/
CATEGORIES:Clubs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T150000
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SUMMARY:Unearth a Story: Author Meet & Greet Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Unearth a Story: Author Meet & Greet Weekend \nFriday\, July 17 and Saturday\, July 18\, 2026 | 10:30 am – 3 pm | Rotunda | All Ages \nJoin us for a two-day literary event celebrating authors and readers! Stop in to meet featured writers\, hear them speak about their work\, and learn more about their books. This is a great opportunity to discover new reads\, connect with authors\, and explore the stories behind the books. Books will be available for purchase and signing\, and authors will also be giving brief talks throughout the event.  \nFriday Authors and Presentation Schedule: \n11 am – 11:20 am – M.A.B. Wyman \n11:30 am – 11:50 am – Elizabeth Rice and Pat Commins \n12 pm – 12:20 pm – Children’s Author Stephanie J Salisbury \nAmy Piper of Follow the Piper \nSaturday Authors and Presentation Schedule: \n10:30 am -10:50 am – Mark Love \n11:30 am – 11:50 am – Gracie A. Just \n12:30 pm – 12:50 pm – Elisha Bryant \n1:30 pm – 1:50 pm – Dino Bernal \nMichelle Bakerson\, Ph.D. \nA.C. Fisher Aldag \nDenise L. DeLoach \nAshley S. Hattle \nNo registration required. You do not need a library card to attend this event.\nFor more information\, please contact Niles District Library at programming@nileslibrary.net or 269.683.8545.
URL:https://nileslibrary.com/single-event/unearth-a-story-author-meet-greet/
CATEGORIES:Special Programs
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SUMMARY:Unearth a Story: Author Meet & Greet Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Unearth a Story: Author Meet & Greet Weekend \nFriday\, July 17 and Saturday\, July 18\, 2026 | 10:30 am – 3 pm | Rotunda | All Ages \nJoin us for a two-day literary event celebrating authors and readers! Stop in to meet featured writers\, hear them speak about their work\, and learn more about their books. This is a great opportunity to discover new reads\, connect with authors\, and explore the stories behind the books. Books will be available for purchase and signing\, and authors will be giving brief talks throughout the event. Please bring cash\, as some authors may only accept cash or have limited payment options. \nFriday Authors and Presentation Schedule: \n\n11 am – 11:20 am – M.A.B. Wyman\n11:30 am – 11:50 am – Elizabeth Rice and Pat Commins\n12 pm – 12:20 pm – Children’s Author Stephanie J. Salisbury\n12:30 pm – 12:50 pm – Julie Warum\n1 pm – 1:20 pm – Amy Piper of Follow the Piper\n\n  \nSaturday Authors and Presentation Schedule: \n\n10:30 am – 10:50 am – Mark Love\n11 am – 11:20 am  – Ashley S Hattle\n11:30 am – 11:50 am – Gracie A. Just\n12 pm – 12:20 pm – Denise L. DeLoach\n12:30 pm – 12:50 pm – Elisha Bryant\n1 pm – 1:20 pm – A.C. Fisher Aldag\n1:30 pm – 1:50 pm – Dino Bernal\nMichelle Bakerson\nDominick Russo\n\nNo registration required. You do not need a library card to attend this event.\nFor more information\, please contact Niles District Library at programming@nileslibrary.net or 269.683.8545.
URL:https://nileslibrary.com/single-event/unearth-a-story-author-meet-greet-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T140000
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SUMMARY:Jr. Garden Club: Sprout a Corn Cob
DESCRIPTION:Jr. Garden Club: Saturday\, July 18th  @ 1 pm \nHey\, budding gardeners.  Get ready to dig into some new projects this summer! Join Ms. Ann in the Youth Services Area for a fun\, possibly messy\, nature themed program. \nTheme: Sprout a Corn Cob
URL:https://nileslibrary.com/single-event/jr-garden-club-sprout-a-corn-cob/
CATEGORIES:Clubs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T153000
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SUMMARY:Teen and Tween Green Thumbs: Sprout a Corn Cob
DESCRIPTION:Tween & Teen Green Thumbs: Saturday\, July 18th  @ 2:30pm \nLooking for a program that will let your natural talents bloom?  Want to get your hands dirty at the library?  Join Ms Ann in the YS area for some good times. \nTheme: Sprout a Corn Cob
URL:https://nileslibrary.com/single-event/teen-and-tween-green-thumbs-sprout-a-corn-cob/
CATEGORIES:Clubs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T160000
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SUMMARY:Teen and Tween Writer's Club
DESCRIPTION:Teen and Tween Writer’s Club at 4:00pm following Tween Green Thumbs: Join us for a new teen and tween writing community where you can share your ideas\, provide inspiration to your peers\, and write in a fun\, safe environment.  This is immediately following Teen and Tween Green Thumbs\, so come for gardening\, and stay for writing club!   Ages 10-18 in Patti’s Place
URL:https://nileslibrary.com/single-event/teen-and-tween-writers-club-16/
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