51^st Annual Poetry Contest

Submissions open: February 1, 2026
Submissions close: March 19, 2026
Awards Ceremony: Thursday, April 20, 6:00 p.m.

Our annual Poetry Contest is open to all Waterbury students in Kindergarten through Twelfth Grade. One entry per student.

Complete rules and entry forms are available at the Library or by clicking the link provided. Click here for instructions, rules, and registration forms!

This years themes:

1. Your favorite animal.
2. Use the opening "If I had three wishes"
3. Write a limerick.

PFLAG Meetup
Tuesdays, March 10, April 14, May 12, 6:00 p.m.
TeenZone

Queer youth, their friends, and family are invited to join us for a social evening with activities like board games, crafts, and more! Bring your ideas for what you'd like to see at the library. Hosted by PFLAG Waterbury Chapter.

Teen Library Leaders
Tuesdays, March 24, April 21, May 19, 6:00 p.m.
TeenZone

Build your leadership skills by developing and participating in library programs and events, as well as becoming library advisors and advocates.

Darn That Hook Club
Fridays, March 20, April 17, May 1 & 2, 3:30 p.m.
TeenZone

Bring your crochet or knitting to the library, or get started with a new project using yarn, hooks, and pattern we supply. It's a hangout time to unwind after a busy school week.

Write To Me Poetically
Saturdays, March 14 - April 4, 2:00 p.m.
TeenZone

Join Joe the Poet every Saturday for a fun, creative poetry experience! Learn haiku, blackout poetry, and concrete poetry, then take the mic during an open mic final. A lively, engaging program for young adults who love creativity, connection, and self-expression.