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America 250 Poetry Contest

Ages 6 to 12 years
2026-08-01 00:00:00 2026-08-01 23:59:00 America/New_York America 250 Poetry Contest Clarkston Library -

Saturday, August 01
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Add to Calendar 2026-08-01 00:00:00 2026-08-01 23:59:00 America/New_York America 250 Poetry Contest Poetry Prompt: "America is…" Write a poem in any format: free verse, spoken word, or rhymed poetry. Clarkston Library -

Poetry Prompt: "America is…" Write a poem in any format: free verse, spoken word, or rhymed poetry.

 Submit your poem to the Circulation Desk by August 31st. Winners will receive a special prize celebrating America's 250th Anniversary.

AGE GROUP: | School Age |

EVENT TYPE: | Fun Activities | Contests |

TAGS: | America250 |

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