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SUMMARY:2026 Summer Reading Program - All Ages Essay Contest
DESCRIPTION:“What Does America Mean to You?” \nCalling all writing enthusiasts! The Pickerington Public Library is hosting an Essay Contest this summer! Celebrating America’s 250th Birthday\, we want to hear your thoughts\, opinions\, and experiences of living in the United States of America! \nWriters of all ages are invited to reflect\, tell their stories\, and submit an original essay for a chance to win their age category and be a featured guest at the Open Mic Night and Awards Ceremony in August. Prize baskets will be awarded to each winner in the three age groups\, and one overall grand prize winner will win a $200 gift card to the Columbus Association for the Performing Arts. \nAge Categories:\nKids: 0-11\nTeens: 12-17\nAdults: 18+ \nEssay Requirements: \n\nEssays should respond to the theme “What Does America Mean to You?”\n\nClick to view the 2026 Summer Essay Content Judging Rubric\n\n\nSubmissions must include at least one personal experience\, observation\, or example that helps explain the writer’s perspective.\nEssays must be typed.\n\nTeen & Adult essays should be 500–1\,000 words in length.\nKids’ essays do not have a word requirement.\n\n\nEssays must be original work created by the participants. Submissions that contain plagiarized material\, are generated by artificial intelligence tools\, or are written by someone other than the participant may be disqualified at the discretion of the library.\n\nParents of younger children may type the exact words of their child\, if the child is unable to type. We recommend using speech-to-text technology\, if available.\n\n\nBy submitting an essay\, participants grant the library permission to display or publish their work (with first name and last initial) for promotional or educational purposes.\nTyped essays may be dropped off at Pickerington Main Library or Sycamore Plaza Library.\nIn the event of a tie\, the submission with the highest Reflection and Insight score will be selected as the winner\nMay. 22: Contest Opens\nJul. 10: Submission Deadline\nAug. 12: Open Mic Night & Awards\n\nShare this:\n				Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n				Facebook\n			\n				Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n				LinkedIn\n			\n				Share on Threads (Opens in new window)\n				Threads\n			\n				Share on X (Opens in new window)\n				X\n			Like this:Like Loading…
URL:https://pickeringtononline.com/event/2026-summer-reading-program-all-ages-essay-contest/
LOCATION:Pickerington Public Library (Main Branch)\, 201 Opportunity Way\, Pickerington\, OH\, 43147\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Informative Event,Library Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Pickerington Public Library":MAILTO:cbauman@pickeringtonlibrary.org
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SUMMARY:2026 Summer Reading Program - Red\, White\, and Read!
DESCRIPTION:Join the fun starting May 22 by signing up online to track your progress digitally\, or stop by any library location to register and pick up a paper reading log. Earn rewards for reading\, visiting the library\, and attending programs\, plus entries for a chance to win one of 10 Grand Prizes — through Aug 1. \nThe kickoff event on May 22nd includes an All Ages Essay Contest focusing upon the question “What Does America Mean to You?” \nJune 12-13 is the Children’s Book Sale\, run by the Friends of the Pickerington Public Library to provide more books for younger readers. \nThe conclusion is the Big Summer Celebration with a petting zoo\, inflatables\, Touch-a-Truck\, and More! \nOther events will be included and linked as they are announced. \nShare this:\n				Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n				Facebook\n			\n				Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n				LinkedIn\n			\n				Share on Threads (Opens in new window)\n				Threads\n			\n				Share on X (Opens in new window)\n				X\n			Like this:Like Loading…
URL:https://pickeringtononline.com/event/2026-summer-reading-program-red-white-and-read/
LOCATION:Pickerington Public Library (Main Branch)\, 201 Opportunity Way\, Pickerington\, OH\, 43147\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Event for Young Children,Family Event,Informative Event,Library Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Pickerington Public Library":MAILTO:cbauman@pickeringtonlibrary.org
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SUMMARY:Marketing for Small Buiness Session 2: Low and No-Cost Resources
DESCRIPTION:Session 2 of 2 \n\n\n\nLearn how to know who to target and where to put your marketing dollars so they drive people to your business. Register today! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor small businesses\, spending money on marketing can feel like a gamble if you’re not confident that you’ll get a return on that marketing investment. \nThis workshop is designed to take the mystery out of making marketing decisions. You’ll leave the workshop with a firm idea of how to effectively reach both current and potential customers. This hands-on session will walk you through the process of: \n\nIdentifying your most profitable customers\nDefining what they value most about your business – and building your marketing messages around that\nDetermining where to reach them in the vast sea of marketing options\n\nThis is part of a two-part series. You are also welcome to join on June 15 for Marketing for Small Business: Low- and No-cost Resources. \nTaught by Mary Ashley\, M.A.\, Marketing Strategist/Assistant Professor of Marketing. \n  \n\nMary Ashley is 30-year veteran of the marketing industry and has created award-winning marketing plans for businesses in diverse industries. Throughout her career\, she has held positions at marketing/advertising agencies\, in-house marketing departments\, and served numerous clients on a freelance basis through her consulting firm\, M. Ashley Marketing. Her work and client list can be found at maryuashley.wordpress.com. \nMary currently serves as a full-time assistant professor of marketing in the College of Business at Ohio University\, where she guides the next generation of marketing professionals in launching their careers. \nA lifelong Ohio resident\, Mary holds a bachelor’s degree from Ohio University and a master’s degree from The Ohio State University. She currently resides in Pickerington. \nRegister today. \n\n\n\nShare this:\n				Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n				Facebook\n			\n				Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n				LinkedIn\n			\n				Share on Threads (Opens in new window)\n				Threads\n			\n				Share on X (Opens in new window)\n				X\n			Like this:Like Loading…
URL:https://pickeringtononline.com/event/marketing-for-small-buiness-session-2-low-and-no-cost-resources/
LOCATION:Pickerigton Public Library Main Branch\, 201 Opportunity Way\, Pickerington\, OH\, 43147\, United States
CATEGORIES:18 and Over,Community Event,Informative Event,Library Event,Networking,Presentation
ORGANIZER;CN="Pickerington Public Library":MAILTO:cbauman@pickeringtonlibrary.org
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SUMMARY:America 250 - 100 Lashes: The Story of Jacob Parrott
DESCRIPTION:Visit the Carroll Lions Club for the presentation of 100 Lashes: The Story of Jacob Parrott by Michael Johnson\, FCHA Marketing Director. Parrott\, a Fairfield County native\, was the first person to be awarded the Medal of Honor. This event is free and open to the public. \nShare this:\n				Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n				Facebook\n			\n				Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n				LinkedIn\n			\n				Share on Threads (Opens in new window)\n				Threads\n			\n				Share on X (Opens in new window)\n				X\n			Like this:Like Loading…
URL:https://pickeringtononline.com/event/america-250-100-lashes-the-story-of-jacob-parrott/
LOCATION:Carrol Lions Club\, 75 Center Street\, Carroll\, OH\, 43112\, United States
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