Submissions for the 2025 Teen Poetry Contest Open on March 3!

The 21st Annual Teen Poetry Contest will open for submissions from March 3 to April 14, 2025!

Here is more information about the contest:

  • Submissions will open on Monday, March 3 at 9:00 am and close on Monday, April 14 at 9:00 pm.

  • Students are welcome to submit up to 3 original poems for consideration

  • Students do not have to live in Andover or attend Andover Public Schools to participate, but winners must be able to come into Memorial Hall Library to claim their prizes.

  • Poems in other languages are welcome but we ask that students provide their own English translation.

  • If you have any questions please contact Teen Services Librarian Anna or Renata at ya@mhl.org or 978-623-8432.

Patrons will be notified of the results of the contest after April 30. The poetry reception will be held Monday, May 12th at 7:00 pm at Memorial Hall Library, 2 North Main Street, Andover, MA 01810.