Winter 2026 GADML Bookmark Contest
Elise D.
Adults Winner Winter 2024
Lena D.
Kids Winner
Winter 2024
Sadie B.
Tween/Teen Winner
Winter 2024
Calling all creative kids, tweens/teens, and adults! You are invited to participate in our Bookmark Design Contest!
Starting Dec. 15 until Jan. 17, 2026, we’re looking for drawings, paintings, and designs from all ages that highlight the Library's 125 years of serving the community. Use whatever medium you’d like to use on the submission form!
Contest Information
Participants will compete in the following categories for a chance to see their designs featured in the Library as well as used to promote big Library events happening throughout the year!
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Kids (Grades K–5)
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Tweens/Teens (Grades 6-12)
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Adults
Addition details:
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Be creative and have fun!
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Use your original creations (no copyrighted images or characters)
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The deadline for submissions is Jan. 17, 2026
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Entrants must reside in the Library’s Service Area
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Winning designs are subject to Library administration approval
Library staff will select 10 finalists in each age category. Public voting will take place in the Library from Jan. 26 through Feb. 7. Winners will be announced on Feb. 11! Grand prize winners will have their designs made into bookmarks that will be handed out to promote the Library and made available to patrons in the community throughout the year.
Contest Information
Visit the Library Checkout Desk or Reference Desks to pick up an entry form or download the entry form here.
Options to submit your entry form:
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Return to a Library staff member in person
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Scan and email your form to askgadml@gmail.com with the subject line - “Bookmark Contest 2026”
We can’t wait to see what you create!
