2026 Contest

Help us celebrate National Library Week by creating a bookmark that tells us why you love libraries, reading, and books.

The contest is free, open to all ages, and you may enter as many times as you would like.

Contest Dates

February 23 to March 23

Entries must be submitted by Monday, March 23

Prizes

Winners of each category will receive:

• A free book
• 10 copies of their bookmark
• The joy of having their bookmark reproduced and distributed at both Carrollton Public Libraries!

Winners will be announced during National Library Week, April 19-25.

Age Categories

• 0-8
• 9-18
• 19 and up

Rules

Be aware when selecting media for creating your bookmark:
Three-dimensional textures or elements will be difficult to turn into a printed bookmark. Also, glitter and shiny elements will not translate well into a printed piece.

Make a copy of your entry before submission. Entries will NOT be returned.

1. The bookmark’s content must be user-created original artwork by the person entering the contest.
   • No AI-generated art or images
   • No cut out pictures from a magazine.
   • No clipart from online.
   • No copyrighted images.
   • Etc.
   It needs to be your OWN work.
2. Image for the bookmark must be 2”x8".
   • A quarter-inch bleed around the bookmark is helpful - this means extend your design 1/8 -1/4 of an inch outside the 2"x8" area to allow for misalignment in cutting of the bookmarks.
3. Must be submitted by Monday, March 23.
4. Bookmark entries must be brought to either of our Libraries with the form portion fully completed.
   Entry forms available at the Service Desks starting February 23:
   • Josey Ranch Lake Library, 1700 Keller Springs Road
   • Hebron & Josey Library, 4220 N. Josey Lane.

2025 Winners of the Bookmark Contest

We are excited to present the winners of our bookmark contest! Hooray!

The winning bookmarks will be available at both Libraries starting National Library Week, April 6-12, 2025.