Suffield Library Hosts Scary Story Contest

From Kent Memorial Library:

SUFFIELD, CT. - It was a dark and stormy night…that’s one way to start a scary short story. The Kent Memorial Library is looking for lots of shivery and scary original stories, written by Suffield residents of all ages. Here are the rules for the contest:

Original, unpublished short stories containing 1,000 words or less, written by Suffield residents, will be accepted for the contest at the Kent Memorial Library, from September 19, 2016 until Saturday, October 15, 2016. Non-resident students in Suffield public schools can also enter the contest.

All short stories must be attached to an application form available on the library’s website or at the library.

Entries must be typed, single-spaced in a 12 point font.

1st, 2nd & 3rd prizes will be awarded by The Friends of Kent Memorial Library in 5 age groups:

• First Grade-Second Grade
• Third Grade-Fifth Grade
• Sixth Grade-Eighth Grade
• Ninth Grade-Twelth Grade
• Adults

Prizes

• 1st prize is $25
• 2nd prize is $10
• 3rd prize is $5

Winners will be asked to read their stories at Scare-It-Up Suffield on Saturday, October 22, 2016 at the Suffield Senior Center, 145 Bridge Street from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m.

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