51^st Annual Poetry Contest

Submissions open: February 1, 2026
Submissions close: March 19, 2026
Awards Ceremony: Thursday, April 20, 6:00 p.m.

Our annual Poetry Contest is open to all Waterbury students in Kindergarten through Twelfth Grade. One entry per student. Complete rules and entry forms will be available starting in January at bronsonlibrary.org/kids and at the library.

This years themes:

1. Your favorite animal.
2. Use the opening "If I had three wishes"
3. Write a limerick.

Winter Reading Bingo
December 1 - January 31

Get cozy with a good book this winter! Pick up your winter reading bingo card at the main library or Bunker Hill Branch and complete three activities in a row. Return your card with completed squares to the Teen Desk or Bunker Hill Branch to be entered into a raffle.

Darn That Hook Club
Fridays, December 12, January 16, February 20, 3:30 p.m.
TeenZone

Bring your crochet or knitting to the library, or get started with a new project using yarn, hooks, and pattern we supply. It's a hangout time to unwind after a busy school week.

Teen Library Leaders
Tuesdays, December 16, January 13, February 10, 6:00 p.m.
TeenZone

Build your leadership skills by developing and participating in library programs and events, as well as becoming library advisors and advocates.