Annual Lanark Lit Writing Competition Awards Gala – December 6, 2025

From Almonte Readers & Writers

It's time to celebrate the winners of the 2nd Annual Lanark Lit Writing Competition!

You're invited to the awards gala on Saturday, December 6 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Almonte Branch of the Mississippi Mills Public Library.

The Lanark Lit Writing Competition is a program celebrating works of original writing by local literary artists of all ages, presented by Almonte Readers & Writers, with funding support by the Elizabeth Kelly Foundation, partial funding by the Municipality of Mississippi Mills, and with the community partnership of the Mississippi Mills Public Library.

The event will feature readings of works of short creative non-fiction by the winners and finalists across two categories, organized by age of author— ages 17 and under, adults 18+ from Lanark County and the surrounding area. Refreshments will be served.

For more information, please visit www.almontereadersandwriters.org