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2026 Youth Poetry Writing Contest: Early Elementary and Tween
Enjoy these poems from our Early Elementary and Tween contest winners!
Apr 301 min read


2026 Adult Poetry Writing Contest: Winner and runners-up
Enjoy these poems from our Adult contest winner, first, second, third place, and honorable mention entries.
Apr 305 min read


2026 Youth Poetry Writing Contest: Teen
Enjoy these poems from our Teen contest winners!
Apr 303 min read


Youth Poetry Writing Contest
In honor of National Poetry Month, RHPL is having a youth poetry writing contest. Whether you write poems all the time or you’ve never written a poem before, this is your chance to express yourself and share your words with the community.
Apr 121 min read


April Poetry Month: Poetry Contest and Poetry Program for Adults!
All poets are encouraged to enter the RHPL’s Poetry Contest that starts Monday, April 6th at 9 a.m. Poets may submit up to 3 poems for the contest. Submission for the RHPL’s Poetry Contest ends April 24th, 6 p.m.
Apr 51 min read


RHPL’s ELL Services
Moving abroad, learning a new language, and immersing yourself in a new culture are challenges many in our community experience. With that in mind, our English Language Learners (ELL) Conversation Group and ELL Book Clubs provide a safe and fun place for our patrons to practice their English.
Apr 22 min read

Spring 2026 | March–May
Come, unjudge somebody at a Human Library, find the perfect fit for preschool, or cozy up at RHPL during Winter Wonder Library.
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