Feeling poetic? Express yourself this summer with the Summer Poetry Competition.
Poets of all ages are invited to submit a poem that they have written about the theme: Around the World. These could be about travel, other countries, different cultures, or whatever inspires you! All entries will be compiled into a book that will be available for loan from the libraries from early 2025. Prizes will also be awarded to entrants from all age groups who have submitted exceptional pieces of poetry.
There are 2 ways you can enter:
- Download and print out our entry form (or pickup a copy at your local library) then return your completed form to the library front desk; OR
- Submit your poem as a word or pdf document via the form below.
The theme for poems is: “Around the World”
Winners from each age group will be notified by email.
Entries are open: December 1st 2024 – February 28th 2025
Summer poetry competition
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Summer Reading Club 2024-2025
Summer Reading Club 2024-2025
Discover stories that inspire, amuse and delight! This year's theme is Around the World! What is the Summer Reading Club? Summer Reading Club (SRC) is a free holiday program to […]
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Storytime – Port Macquarie
Storytime – Port Macquarie
Join us at your local library for some wonderful stories and great fun. Suitable for ages 3-5 years, with parent/carer.
Storytime – Laurieton
Storytime – Laurieton
Join us at your local library for some wonderful stories and great fun. Suitable for ages 3-5 years, with parent/carer.
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Storytime – Port Macquarie
Storytime – Port Macquarie
Join us at your local library for some wonderful stories and great fun. Suitable for ages 3-5 years, with parent/carer.
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Storytime – Wauchope
Storytime – Wauchope
Join us at your local library for some wonderful stories and great fun. Suitable for ages 3-5 years, with parent/carer.
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Summer Reading Club 2024-2025
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Christmas Storytime and Graduation
Christmas Storytime and Graduation
Join us at your local Mid North Coast library for a seasonal celebration to wrap up a year of wonderful stories and to celebrate and farewell those who are heading […]
Storytime – Laurieton
Storytime – Laurieton
Join us at your local library for some wonderful stories and great fun. Suitable for ages 3-5 years, with parent/carer.
Storytime – Port Macquarie
Storytime – Port Macquarie
Join us at your local library for some wonderful stories and great fun. Suitable for ages 3-5 years, with parent/carer.
Kids DIY Christmas Ornaments
Kids DIY Christmas Ornaments
Christmas is coming! Join us at the library to create your very own festive hanging ornaments from pipe cleaners, bells and beads! No bookings required, so come along and join […]
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Storytime – Port Macquarie
Storytime – Port Macquarie
Join us at your local library for some wonderful stories and great fun. Suitable for ages 3-5 years, with parent/carer.
Kids DIY Christmas Ornaments
Kids DIY Christmas Ornaments
Christmas is coming! Join us at the library to create your very own festive hanging ornaments from pipe cleaners, bells and beads! No bookings required, so come along and join […]
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Storytime – Wauchope
Storytime – Wauchope
Join us at your local library for some wonderful stories and great fun. Suitable for ages 3-5 years, with parent/carer.
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Summer Reading Club 2024-2025
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Make Your Own Gingerbread House
Make Your Own Gingerbread House
Bring your family and get into the festive spirit creating a magical gingerbread house together. All elements will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own decorative lollies […]
Make Your Own Gingerbread House
Make Your Own Gingerbread House
Bring your family and get into the festive spirit creating a magical gingerbread house together. All elements will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own decorative lollies […]
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Make Your Own Gingerbread House
Make Your Own Gingerbread House
Bring your family and get into the festive spirit creating a magical gingerbread house together. All elements will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own decorative lollies […]
Make Your Own Gingerbread House
Make Your Own Gingerbread House
Bring your family and get into the festive spirit creating a magical gingerbread house together. All elements will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own decorative lollies […]
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Decorate Your Own Christmas tree
Decorate Your Own Christmas tree
Come along to Wauchope Library for a fun and festive craft, where you can make and decorate your own mini Christmas tree! Thursday 19th December - 10am Ages: 5 years […]
Reindeer Cookies and Christmas Craft
Reindeer Cookies and Christmas Craft
Join us at Laurieton Library for an afternoon of Christmas fun as we make super cute reindeer cookies. They're fun to make and delicious to eat! We'll also be decorating […]
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Summer Reading Club 2024-2025
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Summer Reading Club 2024-2025
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