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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CITY OF PALMDALE NEWS RELEASE CONTACT: John Mlynar PHONE: 661/267-5115 DATE: December 20, 2019 Palmdale City Library to Host Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Essay Contest PALMDALE – The Palmdale City Library, located at 700 E. Palmdale Blvd., is hosting a Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Essay Contest free for youth in grades 6 through 12. There is no entry fee to participate. The theme is “How do the legacy and principles advocated by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. apply today?” The contest is open now through Jan. 9, 2019. Essays should be three pages or less. Participants should use the submission form made available on the Library webpage www.cityofpalmdale.org/library and bring their finished essays to the Library Reference Desk, or email them [EMAIL REDACTED] . There will be two categories for submissions: 6th to 8th grade and 9th to 12th grade. Prizes will be awarded for the top three submissions in each category. “We know the Palmdale Community is full of writing talent,” said Palmdale City Library Director Robert Shupe. “We encourage our young writers to explore this topic and put their best thoughts down on paper, and we’re looking forward to seeing their work!” The Palmdale City Library is open seven days a week. Hours of operation are Monday through Thursday from 10 am to 8 pm; Friday and Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm; and Sunday from 1 to 5 pm. For more information, please call the Palmdale City Library at 661/267-5600 or TDD 267-5167, or visit www.cityofpalmdale.org/library. -30- Communications Department • 38300 Sierra Highway • Palmdale, CA 93550 www.CityofPalmdale.org