The Tolland Public Library Foundation is calling on poets in grades 7 to 12.
The foundation is sponsoring its second poetry slam on Friday, May 17, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in conference room A at the Hicks Municipal Center.
Students will be performing up to two three-minute poems, which will be judged by a panel that will include Tolland High School senior Amanda Danielson, Foundation President Linda Byam, Young Adult/Children’s Librarian Ginny Brousseau, Library Assistant Irene Pudelkiewicz and foundation secretary Kate Farrish.
The slam will be hosted by James MacArthur, a Tolland High English teacher. Entry forms are available at the public library, the high school library and from any THS English teacher. Students must return the forms to one of the same places by Monday, May 13.
Poets must bring five copies of both of their poems to the public library by Wednesday, May 15. The slam is free and open to the public, but audience registration is required. To register, call the library at 860-871-3620.
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