CLOSING

Cinco Ranch Branch Library is currently CLOSED for carpet replacement and will RE-OPEN on Monday, March 9. The outdoor book drop will remain OPEN during the time the building is closed, and library items may be returned at Cinco Ranch Branch. VOTING WILL take place at Cinco Ranch Branch. 

All items that were requested to be held at Cinco Ranch Branch should be picked up at Fulshear Branch library. If another location is more convenient for you, please contact Fulshear Branch to reroute the items to your preferred location.

Fresh Ink Poetry Slam

Program Type:

Writing & Publishing

Age Group:

Teens, Adult

Description

Share your voice at our Fresh Ink Poetry Slam! Poets ages 13+ are invited to perform original work inspired by this year’s theme, “Community Voices.” Explore belonging, identity, shared spaces, resilience, and the people or moments that shape us. 

Open to teens (13–17) and adults (18+), all experience levels welcome—first-time poets encouraged! 

Awards include: 

  • Youth Voice Award (Teen Division) – $50 

  • Artistry in Language Award (Adult Division) – $50 

  • Community Choice Award (Audience Vote) – $50 

Submission Details: 

  • One original, unpublished poem per person 

  • Maximum 2 pages (written) or 3 minutes (performance) 

  • Appropriate for a general library audience 

  • Approved participants will be notified by April 17 

Celebrate creativity, connection, and the power of poetry in our community. We can’t wait to hear your voice!  

Program is made possible by the Friends of the George Memorial Library.