Lake County Library Annual Poetry Contest

The Lake County Library System Annual Poetry Contest will be held during the month of April in honor of National Poetry Month.

Rules

Entries will be accepted April 1, 2026 - April 30, 2026.

The Poetry Contest is for all ages and will be separated into three age groups:

• Children's Group: up to 12 years old
• Teen Group: 13-17 years old
• Adult Group: 18+ years old

2 poem limit per person.

To qualify, entries must include the following:

• Title of poem
• Typed (not handwritten)
• Fit on ONE letter-size page (8.5x11)
• Hard copies should have the name and age group on the back of the poem only
• Deadline is April 30, 2026 @ 11:59:59 p.m.

Winners will be announced online in May.

Prizes

Prizes will be awarded to the top three winners in each age group.

How to Submit Your Entries

Entries are being accepted April 1, 2026, through April 30, 2026.

1. Online: Submit your poem(s) online along with a completed entry form. (PDF or Word Files only)
2. Email: Email your poem(s) with completed entry form to lclspoetrycontest@mylakelibrary.org.
3. In person: Submit your poem(s) with completed entry form at any of the 16 Lake County Library System libraries.
4. Mail: Mail your poem with completed entry form to:
   
   LCLS Annual Poetry Contest
   Lake County Library System
   418 W. Alfred St., Suite C
   Tavares, FL 32778

Entry Form Poetry Contest Submission

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2024 Winners

Adult age Group (19+)

Teen Age Group (13-18)

Children’s Age Group (up to 12)

Prizes were donated by the Friends of the East Lake County Library

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2002 Winners