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Children's Poetry Contest Under Way at Bronxville Public Library; See Entry Details

Written by Angela DeMarchi, Elementary Librarian, Bronxville Public Library    


Mar. 25, 2015: The Friends of the Bronxville Public Library is once again holding its annual children's poetry contest. The aim of this event is to inspire children to become interested in poetry and also to encourage them to write their own poems and win some great prizes

This year we want to promote the theme "poetry is fun and . . . it's for everyone." Therefore, all children who attend the Bronxville schools (elementary, middle, and high school), St. Joseph School, or The Chapel School are invited to write an original poem in any style about their favorite theme or hobby, whatever that might be. 

It is hoped that children who are interested in sports, acting, music, computers, etc., will also become interested in poetry and the joy of not only reading but writing their own poems.

As with previous years, there will be four categories: elementary (K-2), elementary (3-5), middle school, and high school. 

The winners from each category will be invited to read their poems at the Annual Bronxville Public Library Poetry Event in April. At this event, the winners will also be presented with their prizes of a $50 Womrath gift card and a certificate.

Key dates for the contest are:

- Closing date for all entries: Friday, April 10

- Winners will be announced: Monday, April 20

- The winner for each category will be invited (along with family and friends) to read his or her poems and receive prizes at the Annual Bronxville Public Library Poetry Event, which will be held at the library at 4:00 pm on Sunday, April 26.

All entries should be sent to Friends of the Bronxville Public Library, 201 Pondfield Road, Bronxville, NY 10708. Please include on the back of the poem name, age, grade, school, parent contact number, and email address.

For additional information: If you have any questions or would like any further information, please contact Angela DeMarchi at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Pictured here: Flyer for the annual children's poetry contest.

Photo courtesy Angela DeMarchi, Elementary Librarian, Bronxville Public Library

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Bronxville is a quaint village (one square mile) located just 16 miles north of midtown Manhattan (roughly 30 minutes on the train) and has a population of approximately 6,500. It is known as a premier community with an excellent public school (K-12) and easy access to Manhattan. Bronxville offers many amenities including an attractive business district, a hospital (Lawrence Hospital), public paddle and tennis courts, fine dining at local restaurants, two private country clubs and a community library.

While the earliest settlers of Bronxville date back to the first half of the 18th century, the history of the modern suburb of Bronxville began in 1890 when William Van Duzer Lawrence purchased a farm and commissioned the architect, William A. Bates, to design a planned community of houses for well-known artists and professionals that became a thriving art colony. This community, now called Lawrence Park, is listed on the National register of Historic Places and many of the homes still have artists’ studios. A neighborhood association within Lawrence Park called “The Hilltop Association” keeps this heritage alive with art shows and other events for neighbors.

Bronxville offers many charming neighborhoods as well as a variety of living options for residents including single family homes, town houses, cooperatives and condominiums. One of the chief benefits of living in “the village” is that your children can attend the Bronxville School.

The Bronxville postal zone (10708, known as “Bronxville PO”) includes the village of Bronxville as well as the Chester Heights section of Eastchester, parts of Tuckahoe and the Lawrence Park West, Cedar Knolls, Armour Villa and Longvale sections of Yonkers. Many of these areas have their own distinct character. For instance, the Armour Villa section has many historic homes and even has its own newsletter called “The Villa Voice” which reports on neighborhood news.

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