Serving Whitman County since 1877
Serving Whitman County since 1877
Poetry will be displayed through April 30
Roger Harnack | The Gazette The library in Tekoa shares space with the museum on Crosby Street.
TEKOA — Teen Poetry Share is a celebration of Tekoa and Oakesdale teenagers' writing during Poetry Month.
Teens' original poetry is on display at the Tekoa and Oakesdale libraries through April 30, said library manager for both branches, Shelly Ausmus.
"This is the first time I have done it, but it's poetry month," she said. "It's meant for local teens."
Young author's poem is on display and each writer is entered into a drawing for a gift basket.
Teen Poetry Share began on April 13, but there is still time for writers to enter a poem to be displayed. Any genre is accepted for entry.
"I will still accept stuff from teens after it starts if they want to do that," said Ausmus.
Both libraries are offering in-person service again with limitations. Ausmus said Tekoa can have five people inside at a time, but warns it could change depending on the state determining the current phase.
"It used to be three and now it's up to five," she said.
The Tekoa library is open Tuesday and Wednesday from 1:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. and Thursday from noon to 6 p.m. It is located at 139 S. Crosby Street in Tekoa.
The Oakesdale library is open on Monday from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., and on Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. It is located at 102 E. Steptoe Avenue.
Bill Stevenson is the former editor of the Whitman County Gazette, Colfax Daily Bulletin and Franklin Connection. He has nearly 30 years of journalism experience covering news in Eastern Washington.
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