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Artists of all ages are invited to enter WPL’s Bookmark Design Contest!

Click here for an entry form.

Rules:

  • Open to all Worcester Public Library cardholders. Need a library card? Visit any library location or sign up here.
  • All designs must be completed using the template on the back or downloaded from our website: mywpl.org/article/bookmark-design-contest.
  • Artwork can include computer generated or digital photographic submissions or paper submissions using colored pencil, pen, paint, markers, etc. Artwork containing AI generated images will not be considered.
  • Digital entries should be submitted with a resolution of 300 dpi or higher for printing purposes. Digital version final bookmark size 2.5 x 8.5 inches.
  • All artwork must be original, previously unpublished, and free of copyright restrictions.
  • Both horizontal and vertical designs will be considered.
  • Upon submission, entrants grant the Worcester Public Library all rights to the artwork and consent that all artwork may be displayed and/or reproduced without limitation and without compensation.
  • Entries must be accompanied by a signed entry form.
  • Limit one (1) entry per person. Do not include your name in artwork.
  • Three finalists per category will be selected by a committee, and announced on October 10, 2025. Public voting will begin at that time, and end on October 31, 2025 with winners to be announced after votes are compiled.
  • ENTRIES MUST BE SUBMITTED AND RECEIVED BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 1 - SEPTEMBER 30, 2025.

Judging & Prizes:

Entry deadline: Sept. 30, 2025

Prizes will be awarded to:
1 Kid (0-7)
1 Tween (8-12)
1 Teen (13 - 17)
1 Adult (18 and over)
$50 gift card prize to local bookstore for winners in each category

Submission:

In person at any Worcester Public Library location, including Libby and Lilly Mobile Express bookmobiles.

By email: comms@mywpl.org

By mail to:
Worcester Public Library
3 Salem Square
Worcester, MA 01608

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