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Winners in Writing Contest Honored
Story award winners from L to R: Krista Maxwell, Matthew Webber, Tony Saiia, Shabana Wollin, Jennifer Vanderkamp, David S. Grams, Elizabeth Lampereur, Tom Wilmeth
The Friends of the Grafton Library honored the winners of their first annual writing contest on Thursday, May 14, with a reception held at the library. The contest included two writing categories; Memoirs and Short Stories. Four winners were chosen for each.
CLICK ON THE UNDERLINED LINKS TO READ THE STORIES
First and second place winners in each category received a cash prize.
Family members, friends, and community supporters attended the reception to celebrate the accomplishments of the local writers. The evening provided an opportunity to recognize participants and share in the joy of writing and storytelling.
Chris Surfus, president of the Friends, said, “We extend our sincere thanks to all who participated in the contest. The enthusiasm and talent displayed by each writer helped make this event truly special. We congratulate all of our winners and participants and look forward to continuing this tradition next year, fostering creativity and inspiring even more members of our community to share their stories through the written word.”
The Friends...
Who we are...
We are the dedicated, heart driven group of volunteer individuals who love our library just as much as you do. We are a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit that supports our local library by organizing book sales, hosting fundraisers, and volunteer opportunities to give back to our local library.
What we do...
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We support the USS Liberty Memorial Public Library in Grafton, WI.
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Sponsor programs and events for learners of all ages.
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Organize book sales to help fund the library.
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Purchase new books and resources.
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Provide opportunities for community members to give back by volunteering.
Why we do it...
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To advocate and provide content for our community.
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To continue to grow into lifelong learners no matter the age.
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To give back and support our growing community.
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To empower others around us to see the benefits volunteering has to offer.
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