Haiku writing contest at Library

The Upland Public Library is holding a Haiku writing contest through Aug. 15.

Library users can compose a Haiku about their impressions and experiences with the library and post it on their Facebook page.

Participants can have up to three submissions and will have a chance to win six months of free library rentals.

The contest is open to California residents who are valid Upland Public Library cardholders or who are eligible to apply for a library card.

The winner must be able to pick up the prize in person at the library, 450 N. Euclid Ave.

The Haiku can be submitted at http://www.facebook.com/UplandPublicLibrary

The three submissions must have family friendly language and must be original creations, otherwise they will be disqualified.

Library staff will pick the winner.

The winning Haiku will be displayed with the winner's name in the Library's online and print promotions including a READ poster. The winner will also receivea complimentary AV Club six-month membership. The membership allows for free music, audiobooks and movie rentals as well as access to downloadable e-books and audiobooks.

The winner will be notified through Facebook on Aug. 18, which falls on Bad Poetry Day.

Haiku's are comprised of three lines. The first line is five syllables, the second line is seven syllables and the third line has five syllables.

For more information call Principal Library Maria Sunio at 909-931-4296 or email msunio@ci.upland.ca.us.