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Hispanic Heritage Month Poetry Contest

for Teens* September 15-October 15

2025-09-15 00:00:00 2025-09-15 23:59:00 America/New_York Hispanic Heritage Month Poetry Contest Manassas City Library -

Monday, September 15
All day

Add to Calendar 2025-09-15 00:00:00 2025-09-15 23:59:00 America/New_York Hispanic Heritage Month Poetry Contest Celebrate the contributions and influence of Hispanic Americans through POETRY! Manassas City Library -

Celebrate the contributions and influence of Hispanic Americans through POETRY!

Express yourself in English, Spanish, or a blend of both languages. Choose themes such as culture, identity, history, and community. All types of poetry are welcome. 

                    1st prize = $100               

                    2nd prize = $50

Winners will be announced November 3rd.

COMPETITION RULES:  

· The contest begins on Monday, September 15, 2025 and ends on Wednesday, October 15, 2025.

· Competitors may submit only one entry.  Send your best!

· Spanish and multilingual poetry is welcome.  Please provide English translations for the judges.

· Entries will be judged on:

          Relevance to Hispanic Heritage themes including but

          not limited to: Community, Culture, History, and Identity. 

          Creativity,

          Emotional Impact, and

          Technique which includes structure and grammar. 

·Entries must be submitted by email to lalamin2@pwcgov.org or by clicking the Submit button on the online form at pwcva.gov/department/library/young-adults. This link will go live on September 15.

 *Sponsored by the Friends of the Manassas City Library.  

AGE GROUP: | Grades 6 - 12 |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Events |

TAGS: | Young Adults | teens | Poetry | Hispanic | contest |

Manassas City Library

Phone: 703-792-8820
Branch manager
Lena Gonzalez Berrios

Hours
Mon, Sep 01 Closed
(Labor Day observed)
Tue, Sep 02 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Sep 03 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Sep 04 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Fri, Sep 05 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Sep 06 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Sep 07 Closed

About the library

Manassas City Library is the 12th and newest library. It opened on Tuesday, February 2, 2021. This new location helps bring library services closer to the Manassas City community. Within its 6,000 square feet, the new branch provides 12 public access computers, programming for all ages, study rooms, and houses about 15,000 books and other resources. Manassas City Library is conveniently located in the Wellington Station Shopping Center, close to groceries, banks, restaurants, and more.

 
 
 
 
 

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