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In A Flash: Six Word Memoir Contest

2024-11-12 00:00:00 2024-11-12 23:59:00 America/New_York In A Flash: Six Word Memoir Contest P.D. Brown Memorial Branch -

Tuesday, November 12
All day

Add to Calendar 2024-11-12 00:00:00 2024-11-12 23:59:00 America/New_York In A Flash: Six Word Memoir Contest Everyone has a story to tell. What's yours? P.D. Brown Memorial Branch -

Everyone has a story to tell. What's yours?

In honor of National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), we're hosting a flash fiction writing contest for tweens and teens. Submit your memoir entry for a chance to win a writer’s prize bundle and be featured on our social media pages. But, there’s a twist… Your memoir must be exactly six words, no less and no more!

Here’s the fine print:

  • Entry must be your original work.
  • Entry must be six words, not including the title.
  • Entry must have a title.
  • Only one entry per person.
  • Entry must be submitted through this Google form.

Our librarian panel of judges will consider the following when selecting a winner:

Length - is the entry exactly six words?

Content - does the entry evoke feelings of a memoir?

Writing - does the word choice convey a clear picture?

Grammar - how is the spelling, grammar, punctuation, etc.?

Creativity - is the entry surprising? Imaginative? Compelling?

Contest winners and any honorable mentions will be announced Friday, December 6th via social media and through direct notifications to the winners. The winning prize bundle must be picked up at a Charles County Public Library branch no later than Saturday, December 21st. Winning stories, along with the author's name, will be published on the library’s Facebook page. We can't wait to read your submission!

Recommended for ages 12 - 18.

If you have questions, please contact the P. D. Brown Branch at 301-645-2864 or email pdbrownref@ccplonline.org.

AGE GROUP: | Teens |

EVENT TYPE: | Life Skills |

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Charles County Public Library events are accessible for all. If you have an accessibility request, please contact programs@ccplonline.org three business days prior to the event.

P.D. Brown Memorial Branch

Phone: 301-645-2864

Hours
We're closed Monday November 11 due to CLOSED: VETERANS DAY
Mon, Nov 11 Closed
(CLOSED: VETERANS DAY)
Tue, Nov 12 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Nov 13 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Nov 14 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Nov 15 1:00PM to 5:00PM
Sat, Nov 16 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Nov 17 Closed

About the library

Upcoming events

Tue, Nov 12, All day
Everyone has a story to tell. What's yours?

Tue, Nov 12, 10:00am - 11:30am
Come read to or hang out with a certified Therapy Animal!
This event is full

Tue, Nov 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Light up the night with your own pressed flower lantern!

Wed, Nov 13, All day
Everyone has a story to tell. What's yours?

Wed, Nov 13, 9:30am - 9:45am
Join us for a story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers!

Wed, Nov 13, 10:00am - 10:45am
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!

Wed, Nov 13, 11:00am - 11:45am
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!

Thu, Nov 14, All day
Everyone has a story to tell. What's yours?

Thu, Nov 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Join fellow crafters as we work on our current projects and chat about all things fiber.

Fri, Nov 15, All day
Everyone has a story to tell. What's yours?

Sat, Nov 16, All day
Everyone has a story to tell. What's yours?

Sat, Nov 16, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Brainstorm, socialize and boost your word count alongside fellow writers.

Mon, Nov 18, All day
Everyone has a story to tell. What's yours?

Tue, Nov 19, All day
Everyone has a story to tell. What's yours?

Tue, Nov 19, 10:30am - 11:30am
This program is intended for adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities and their caregivers.

Wed, Nov 20, All day
Everyone has a story to tell. What's yours?

Wed, Nov 20, 9:30am - 9:45am
Join us for a story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers!

Wed, Nov 20, 10:00am - 10:45am
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!

Wed, Nov 20, 11:00am - 11:45am
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!

Wed, Nov 20, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meet with your friends after school and rotate among the stations to express yourself and create some fabulous works of art.

Thu, Nov 21, All day
Everyone has a story to tell. What's yours?

Thu, Nov 21, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Come join us for Teen Nights in our Teen Central Space.

Fri, Nov 22, All day
Everyone has a story to tell. What's yours?

Sat, Nov 23, All day
Everyone has a story to tell. What's yours?

Sat, Nov 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Join us for Imagination Time at P.D. Brown!

Mon, Nov 25, All day
Everyone has a story to tell. What's yours?

Tue, Nov 26, All day
Everyone has a story to tell. What's yours?

Tue, Nov 26, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Join us for our monthly STEM Club where we will experiment, explore, and learn while having fun exploring the principles of science, technology, engineering, and math!

Sat, Nov 30, All day
Everyone has a story to tell. What's yours?

Mon, Dec 02, 9:00am - 8:00pm
Come take part in creating a Kindness Quilt to get ready for the new year!

Mon, Dec 02, All day
Teens! Do you want the thrill of opening a book subscription box--free? Try Library Crate! Sign up each month to receive a personalized book recommendation, as well as a few surprises.
Registration opens Sunday, December 1 2024 at 9:00am

Tue, Dec 03, 9:00am - 8:00pm
Come take part in creating a Kindness Quilt to get ready for the new year!

Tue, Dec 03, All day
Teens! Do you want the thrill of opening a book subscription box--free? Try Library Crate! Sign up each month to receive a personalized book recommendation, as well as a few surprises.
Registration opens Sunday, December 1 2024 at 9:00am

Tue, Dec 03, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Get hands-on experience with the latest technology and let us show you how SkillMill can help you achieve your personal and career goals.

Wed, Dec 04, 9:00am - 8:00pm
Come take part in creating a Kindness Quilt to get ready for the new year!

Wed, Dec 04, 9:30am - 9:45am
Join us for a story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers!

Wed, Dec 04, 10:00am - 10:45am
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!

Wed, Dec 04, 11:00am - 11:45am
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!

Wed, Dec 04, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
HOPE Comfort Bag Distribution

Wed, Dec 04, All day
Teens! Do you want the thrill of opening a book subscription box--free? Try Library Crate! Sign up each month to receive a personalized book recommendation, as well as a few surprises.
Registration opens Sunday, December 1 2024 at 9:00am

Thu, Dec 05, 9:00am - 8:00pm
Come take part in creating a Kindness Quilt to get ready for the new year!

Thu, Dec 05, All day
Teens! Do you want the thrill of opening a book subscription box--free? Try Library Crate! Sign up each month to receive a personalized book recommendation, as well as a few surprises.
Registration opens Sunday, December 1 2024 at 9:00am

Thu, Dec 05, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Come join us for Teen Nights in our Teen Central Space.

Sat, Dec 07, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Come take part in creating a Kindness Quilt to get ready for the new year!

Sat, Dec 07, All day
Teens! Do you want the thrill of opening a book subscription box--free? Try Library Crate! Sign up each month to receive a personalized book recommendation, as well as a few surprises.
Registration opens Sunday, December 1 2024 at 9:00am

Mon, Dec 09, 9:00am - 8:00pm
Come take part in creating a Kindness Quilt to get ready for the new year!

Mon, Dec 09, All day
Teens! Do you want the thrill of opening a book subscription box--free? Try Library Crate! Sign up each month to receive a personalized book recommendation, as well as a few surprises.
Registration opens Sunday, December 1 2024 at 9:00am

Tue, Dec 10, 9:00am - 8:00pm
Come take part in creating a Kindness Quilt to get ready for the new year!

Tue, Dec 10, All day
Teens! Do you want the thrill of opening a book subscription box--free? Try Library Crate! Sign up each month to receive a personalized book recommendation, as well as a few surprises.
Registration opens Sunday, December 1 2024 at 9:00am

Tue, Dec 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Paint the night away at P. D. Brown!
Registration opens Tuesday, November 12 2024 at 9:00am

Wed, Dec 11, 9:00am - 8:00pm
Come take part in creating a Kindness Quilt to get ready for the new year!

Wed, Dec 11, 9:30am - 9:45am
Join us for a story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers!

Wed, Dec 11, 10:00am - 10:45am
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!

Wed, Dec 11, 11:00am - 11:45am
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!

Wed, Dec 11, All day
Teens! Do you want the thrill of opening a book subscription box--free? Try Library Crate! Sign up each month to receive a personalized book recommendation, as well as a few surprises.
Registration opens Sunday, December 1 2024 at 9:00am

Thu, Dec 12, 9:00am - 8:00pm
Come take part in creating a Kindness Quilt to get ready for the new year!

Thu, Dec 12, All day
Teens! Do you want the thrill of opening a book subscription box--free? Try Library Crate! Sign up each month to receive a personalized book recommendation, as well as a few surprises.
Registration opens Sunday, December 1 2024 at 9:00am

Thu, Dec 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Join fellow crafters as we work on our current projects and chat about all things fiber.