ANNOUNCING OUR WINNERS!
Library Card Design Contest
CONTEST TIMELINE
- The contest runs from Tuesday, September 2 through Tuesday, September 30.
- Voting for the winning designs will take place from October 1 through October 10.
- Winners will be announced Monday, October 13.
- Designs will be sent to manufacturing in mid-October.
- The release date of the designs will be announced later.
ELIGIBILITY
- The contest is open to all Bridgeport Public Library and LibShare (Marion County Public Library System/Clarksburg-Harrison Public Library) cardholders.
- One winner will be chosen from each of the three age categories:
- Kids (Ages 0-12)
- Teens (Ages 13-17)
- Adults (Ages 18+)
- Only one entry per participant.
- Submissions must be the original work of the entrant and may not include AI or computer-generated elements.
CONTEST RULES
- All designs must be original and created by the participant.
- Designs should not contain copyrighted material, offensive language, inappropriate images, or AI-generated components.
- By entering the contest, participants grant the Library the right to use, reproduce, and publish their designs for promotional purposes.
- The Library reserves the right to make minor adjustments to the winning design to fit printing specifications.
- Late submissions will not be accepted.
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Theme:
- One Card, Endless Possibilities
Design Format:
- Artwork must be submitted on a template provided by the Library.
- Cards will be printed as 2-1/8"H x 3-3/8"W
- Accepted file formats for digital submissions:
- EPS, JPG, GIF, TIF, or PDF
- Designs should be 300 dpi resolution to ensure high print quality.
Physical Submissions:
- You may use any medium (e.g., colored pencils, markers, etc.) as long as it is flat and scannable.
- Paper copies of the entry form are available at the Help Desk.
Submission Deadline:
- All entries must be submitted by Tuesday, September 30.
- Submit paper entries at the Help Desk or using the submission form on this page.
How to Submit:
- Turn in your design to the Help Desk OR email your design to Angela at aspatafore@bridgeportwv.gov.