April is National Poetry Month, a time we librarians LOVE because it gives us every excuse to show off the beauty of poetry. This year, to get ready for this celebration, the Nevins Library held a poetry contest for Methuen residents. We had no idea that we had so many aspiring poets in our midst! 45 different poets submitted 55 poems for consideration in the contest. There were different age categories, as well as a special prize for “Best on Theme”, the theme being Earth, Sea and Sky. Panels of librarians read the poems in different category groupings, and after much deliberation, came up with these wonderful winners! The winners have been announced in this month’s MethuenLife Magazine and on our Facebook page. We also have a display of the winning poems inside the library, near the main desk. The winning poems will also be featured on our Facebook page every Monday during the month of April. Thank you to all who entered. Congratulations to the winners!
