Events Calendar | Laredo Public Library

Dec

Tue

22nd Annual Laredo Poetry Festival Registration @ Joe A. Guerra Laredo Public Library

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Dec 3 2024 @ 12:00 am – Feb 8 2025 @ 12:00 am

Laredo Poetry Festival Registration and Submission 2025

22nd Annual Poetry Festival

Name*
First Last
Grade Level*
Home Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code
Applicant's Email*
Applicant's Phone Number (if 18 or older)
Parent or Guardian Name (if under 18)*
First Last
Parent or Guardian Phone*
School Name*
Teacher's Name*
First Last
School Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code
School Phone
Teacher's Email*
Title of Poem*
Original poetry submissions must reflect this year's theme: "Dreams and Aspirations."
RELEASE*
I consent.
I do hereby give my permission for this child to participate in the 22nd Annual Laredo Poetry Festival and to publish this child’s poem if selected. I understand that all reasonable precautions will be taken to provide a safe program experience for this child, and that in consideration thereof for myself and for this minor child, and for the heirs, executors, and administrators and assigns of myself and this minor child, I hereby release the City of Laredo, and the Laredo Public Library and their employees and volunteers, from any liability or causes of indemnity and hold harmless the City of Laredo and the Laredo Public Library and their employees and volunteers from any claim arising against them on behalf of this minor child in this program.

By registering your child, you give the Festival sponsors permission to reproduce and publicize video of your child’s reading their poems as long as it is not a confidential matter. If your child doesn’t want to do the video reading their poem they can give permission to one library’s volunteer to do the video.
Confirmation*
The work I am submitting is my own original creation, not copied from others, produced by anyone else, or generated by artificial intelligence.
Poem with Name*
Accepted file types: docx, doc, Max. file size: 800 MB.
Please upload a copy of your poem with your name.
Poem without Name*
Accepted file types: docx, doc, Max. file size: 800 MB.
Please upload a copy of your poem WITHOUT your name in the document.
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Name
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Locations: Joe. A Guerra Laredo Public Library

Dec

Sat

Once Upon a Christmas

Tickets

Dec 21 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am

Locations: Joe. A Guerra Laredo Public Library

Teens’ Holiday Party: Dark Winter @ Joe A. Guerra Laredo Public Library

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Dec 21 @ 3:00 pm – 5:30 pm

Join us at the Joe A. Guerra Laredo Public Library for our Teen Holiday Party: Dark Winter! On Saturday, December 21st, 2024, join us for crafts, movies, games, and snacks from 3-5:30 p.m. Holiday costumes and ugly sweaters are encouraged! Earn community service hours! We’ll see you then!

Teens' Holiday Party: Dark Winter

Participant's Name(Required)

First Last

Nickname

Age(Required)

Please enter a number from 10 to 19.

Grade

Contact Phone Number

Contact Email

Parent/Guardian's Name (Optional)

First Last

Parent/Guardian's Phone # (Optional)

Comments

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Locations: Joe. A Guerra Laredo Public Library

Dec

Mon

Holiday Fun!

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Dec 23 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am

Locations: Joe. A Guerra Laredo Public Library

Teens’ Winter Space Break @ Joe A. Guerra Laredo Public Library

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Dec 23 @ 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm

Join us for our Teen Winter Space Break! Take a break from home and participate in different activities each Monday, Thursday, and Friday during the Winter Break. Sign up here only once for all six days. Attendance isn’t mandatory for all activities – just join when you can. Earn community service hours by participating!