Wallasey Library is holding a 100 word writing competition with a £100 prize to celebrate their centenary birthday.
The Earlston Road branch formally opened on September 30 1911.
To celebrate the milestone librarians are asking people to write on the subject of libraries.
The judges will be two critically acclaimed writers.
Entering the competition is free for any adult member of Wirral Libraries. If you are not a member you can become one by taking proof of your address to any library where you can also pick up a competition entry form.
Both poetry and prose is welcome and there are first prizes of £50 in each category plus runner up cash prizes. Winners will also be invited to read their work at the official Centenary Celebration which will be held on the first of October.
Suitable topics may be summarising what libraries mean to you, describing your favourite memory in a library or reminiscing on a library in another country. The closing date for the competition is August 25.
Judging the writing competition will be Nick Perring, an acclaimed Wirral short story author who's debut collection Not So Perfect is published by Roast Books. Also judging is Wallasey based poet Janine Pinion who's latest collection The Sea is Dancing Grandmothers is published by Driftwood.
There is also a design a 100th birthday card competition for youngsters. For details on this call the Children’s Library in Wallasey on 0151 639 2334.
There will be a special centenary celebration event taking pace on Saturday October 1 which will feature Edwardian cream teas and music.
For more information on the Library or either of the competitions call 0151 639 2334.
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