2024 Poetry Contest

Enter now through April 14, 2024

POETRY CONTEST SUBMISSION FORM


Poets of all ages are invited to enter the Greenville Public Library's annual poetry contest. Poets may enter from April 1-14, 2024. Poets may submit their poems in person at the library, by mail, or through an online form. All poets are invited to join us for a community poetry celebration on Monday, April 29 at 6:00 pm where the winners will be announced.

Contest Guidelines:

  • Each poet may submit one poem for consideration.
  • Poets may use any poetic form.
  • Poems may not be longer than 1 typed page.
  • The Woodland Whispers Committee will select one winner in each age group: children (through grade 5); young adults (grades 6-12); adults (18+)
  • There will be no winner in any category with only 1 entry
  • Poets do not need to attend the poetry reading to win.

Submit questions via email to greenvillepubliclibrary@yahoo.com or call us at 401-949-3630.