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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-2/2026-07-24/
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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-2/2026-07-24/
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SUMMARY:Christmas in July Movie Matinee
DESCRIPTION:Christmas in July Family Movie Matinee: Fridays at 11:00am in the Storytime Room. \nCelebrate Christmas in July with the whole family.  We will be showing family Christmas movies and will have a related craft available after the show.   \nJuly 10th: Muppet Christmas Carol \nJuly 17th: How the Grinch Stole Christmas \nJuly 24th: Home Alone \nJuly 31st: The Santa Clause
URL:https://nileslibrary.com/single-event/christmas-in-july-movie-matinee/2026-07-24/
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SUMMARY:Teen Art Class
DESCRIPTION:Every other Friday | 4:30 pm | Patti’s Place | Ages 12-18 \nArt is no mistakes\, just happy accidents. Join us for this series of joyous art classes! No registration required. You do not need a library card to attend this FREE event.
URL:https://nileslibrary.com/single-event/teen-art-class-9/2026-07-24/
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