Palatine Library to Host Poetry Contest

The Palatine Public Library District will host a poetry contest from March 15 through April 15 in honor of National Poetry month.

"Last year we had over 60 poems submitted," state librarian Megan Buttera in a press release. "And we hope to have even more this year."

Participants of all ages can submit original poems for a chance to win the Nancy Heggem Poetry Award. Palatine resident Nancy Heggem, a published author, will donate a personal cash prize and, with two other judges, choose the best poem from each age category, a press release from the library states.

Entry forms and guidelines will be available beginning March 1 online at www.palatinelibrary.org and at all library locations. Age categories include youth, teen and adult. Library district cardholders are encouraged to submit one poem, with a 50 line limit. A display of entries will be available for viewing throughout the month April at the main library, a press release from the library district states.