Bookmark Contest
Beaver County Library - Beaver County Bookmarks - 2025
Beaver County Library - Beaver County Bookmarks - 2025 Skip to Content CALLING ALL CREATIVE KIDS AND TEENS! Attention: The 2026 Bookmark Contest period has ended. View our winning entries by tapping the button below. We’re looking for vibrant, original artwork that celebrates the magic of books and libraries! Submit your designs for a chance to see your work professionally printed and showcased across all 12 of our library locations. Contest information: Children ages 5-18 are eligible. Must reside in Beaver County. One entry per student. How to Enter: Visit your local library to pick up an entry form or Download and print the form below. Return your completed submission to any library location or mail to: Beaver County Library System109 Pleasant Dr. Aliquippa, Pa. 15001 Questions? Contact our Program Coordinator at 724-378-6227 Next steps: The Best of the Bookmarks! Finalists: Each participating library will select one finalist in each age category by July 18. Judging: A panel of judges will review all finalist entries and select four grand prize winners. Winners Announcement: The four winning designs will be contacted by August 8th. Publishing: Winning designs will be professionally printed and distributed in all library system locations with their designs represented at our big event, LIBRARYCON'26: The Ultimate Side Quest! Learn more here. County Reception: Grand prize winners will receive a special invitation to attend a Beaver County Council Meeting for celebration and recognition from our commissioners. Need some inspiration? Take a look at the designs from the previous year and review the judging criteria: Judges will factor in the age of participants during the evaluation process Composition- Is the piece arranged in a balanced use of space? Are things spelled correctly and created thoughtfully? Meaning – Is the artists’ vision easily understood? Did they reflect a love of reading and/or libraries? Originality- Does the piece have original images and/or slogans. Did the artist bring a unique perspective or a new approach to the subject matter? View Winners Contest Template