Enter the Short Story Contest celebrating Friends of the Library

Friends of the Library short story contestIt’s been 50 years since several Trinity alumni formed the Friends of the Library, which has become a legendary alumni volunteer and fundraising dream team.

As part of the year-long celebrations, Trinity students, alumni and members of the Friends of the Library are encouraged to submit a short fiction piece (maximum 1,500 words) with a connection Trinity College or The Graham Library. Works should be previously unpublished and written in English. Deadline is Monday, Sept. 22.

Kenneth Oppel ’89 will select the winners, who will receive cash prizes and much admiration. Visit the Friends of the Library webpage for details and a downloadable entry form. Good luck!


Do you have memories or memorabilia to share about the Friends of the Library, the book sale, or the Graham Library? Please complete our contact form and we’ll be in touch!

And of course, don’t forget the Book Sale! The Friends are now accepting books for the 2025 Book Sale. Visit the FOTL page on the Trinity website to learn more, or email fotlbookdonation@gmail.com to arrange a drop-off or pick-up.

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