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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: Please check one box.   \nYouth (author’s age 8 – 12) \n\nuncheckedStory (up to 5\,000 words)\n\nTeen (author’s age 13 – 17) \n\nuncheckedStory (up to 5\,000 words)\nuncheckedMini Lit (short stories and essays – less than 1\,000 words )\nuncheckedPoetry (less than 1\,000 words)\n\nAdult (author’s age 18+) \n\nuncheckedStory (up to 5\,000 words)\nuncheckedMini Lit (short stories and essays – less than 1\,000 words )\nuncheckedPoetry (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/
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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/
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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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