Entries for our 2025 Ruth Blank Venner and Mary Jane Blank McCormick Youth Writing Contest are due Saturday, April 5!
Kids in grades K-12 can participate by writing and submitting their original story.
The 2025 topic is: Imagine you’ve found a treasure! Write a story about what you found. Where did you find it and what did you do with it?
Grand prizes awarded in four categories:
Grades K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12.
* First place: $200 Visa gift card
* Second place: $100 Visa gift card
* Third place: $50 Visa gift card
* Branch finalists: $25 Visa gift card (one per location)
Entries are due by (Sa) April 5, 2025, and may be dropped off at any Library location or submitted online here. (https://www.toledolibrary.org/writing-contest/)
Find other great programs for youth and adults here! (https://events.toledolibrary.org/events?v=grid&d=2025-03-24)