Writers eighteen and older are invited to participate in our Fall 2026 Story Slam. Participants may submit a 1000-to-1200-word story based on the themes of gratitude, first founding, and change. Stories must be submitted by Sunday November 15th, at the Information Desk at either the Grant R. Brimhall or Newbury Park Libraries or emailed to info@tolibrary.org with the subject heading “Story Slam.” The reading of the top 8 stories will be held in the Grant R. Brimhall Library Community Room on Sunday November 29th at 2:00pm. All readers will be notified on Friday November 20th. A prize will be awarded to the top story, decided on by audience vote.
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