National Library Week: Blackout Poetry Contest
Apr 20 2026 – Apr 25 2026
Merrillville
Event Description
To celebrate National Library Week, the Merrillville branch will be hosting a blackout poetry contest. Patrons will use Library supplies to make a unique poem by marking out words to create new sentences. Each poem will be displayed on our 'poetree' for other patrons to admire. Library staff will choose a favorite poem the following Monday and award that patron a $10 gift card!
When
Apr 20 2026 – Apr 25 2026
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Where
Merrillville
1919 W. 81st St
Merrillville IN
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Notes & Requirements
Patrons will need to write down their contact information so a winner can be notified.
Registration
Please log in with your library card number and PIN number to register for this event. You may also register by phone or at your nearest library.
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