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Bookmark Contest!

It’s time for the annual bookmark contest again!  Children in grades K through 8 are eligible to participate.  Just create an original bookmark using the form.

Click here for the form (.pdf file)

THE RULES:
1. Only two different entries per child allowed.
2. You must use black pen on white paper. Do not use colors!
3. Cut out bookmark along the dotted line.
4. Write your name, address, phone, school and grade on the back of each bookmark.
5. Entries must be original. Do not use copyrighted
cartoon figures. (For example: Garfield) They cannot be accepted. Computer generated art is not considered original artwork.

Deadline:  Monday, February 22nd, 2016.

All entries become property of the Aston Public Library.

Entries will be judged at the library. One winner from each division will be selected. Winners of the judging will have their bookmarks printed and distributed at the Aston Public Library.
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Design Your Own Superhero Contest!

The Library is holding a Design Your Own Superhero Contest for its young patrons! Kids of all ages are eligible.

Click here for an entry form (.PDF file)

Entry forms can also be picked up at the Library.

Just bring your child’s entry (with the child’s information on the back) to the library’s service desk by August 10th to be considered. Winners of the contest will have their entries displayed at the Library.

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Library Coloring Contest!

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The Aston Public Library is holding a coloring contest!  Color the picture provided on the form, and enter it for a chance to win!  People in Delaware County are eligible to participate.  Just bring your entry to the library’s service desk.

THE RULES:

  1. Only two different entries per person allowed.
  2. All entries must be based on the form and picture provided.
  3. Include your name, address, age and phone number with your entry.
  4. Entries must be original.

Deadline:  June 1st, 2015

All entries become property of the Aston Public Library.

Entries will be judged at the library. Winners of the judging will have their drawings displayed at the Aston Public Library.

Click here for the form (.PDF file) .

 

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Young Poets Competition-Enter at the Library!

Young Poets Of Delaware County
Poetry Competition

For all school-age residents of Delaware County, grades 1-12

CONTEST GUIDELINES

Original poems must be typed or neatly written on 8 1/2” by 11” paper; no odd
size or construction paper, please.

Student’s name
Address
Home phone number
Grade
School
School District

If information is not listed, entry will be disqualified.
No entries will be returned.
Only one poem per student may be entered.
Poems will be judged by grade level.

Deadline for submissions is March 27, 2015.

Winners will be notified.
Please, no calls after poems are submitted!

Entries should be submitted to any public library in Delaware County
Questions about the contest? Email: info@madpoetssociety.com

Sponsored by the Mad Poets Society, Delaware County Library System,
Greater Philadelphia Poets for Young Voices, Delaware County Reading
Council and The Rose Tree Optimist Club.

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Library Coloring Contest!

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The Aston Public Library is holding a coloring contest!  Color the picture provided on the form, and enter it for a chance to win!  People in Delaware County are eligible to participate.  Just bring your entry to the library’s service desk.

THE RULES:

  1. Only two different entries per person allowed.
  2. All entries must be based on the form and picture provided.
  3. Include your name, address, age and phone number with your entry.
  4. Entries must be original.

Deadline:  July 15th, 2014.

All entries become property of the Aston Public Library.

Entries will be judged at the library. Winners of the judging will have their drawings displayed at the Aston Public Library.

Click here for the form (.PDF file) .

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Young Poets Competition-Enter at the Library!

Young Poets Of Delaware County
Poetry Competition

For all school-age residents of Delaware County, grades 1-12

CONTEST GUIDELINES

Original poems must be typed or neatly written on 8 1/2” by 11” paper; no odd
size or construction paper, please.

Student’s name
Address
Home phone number
Grade
School
School District

If information is not listed, entry will be disqualified.
No entries will be returned.
Only one poem per student may be entered.
Poems will be judged by grade level.

Deadline for submissions is March 28, 2014.

Winners will be notified.
Please, no calls after poems are submitted!

Entries should be submitted to any public library in Delaware County
Questions about the contest? Email: info@madpoetssociety.com

Sponsored by the Mad Poets Society, Delaware County Library System,
Greater Philadelphia Poets for Young Voices, Delaware County Reading
Council and The Rose Tree Optimist Club.

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Annual Bookmark Design Contest for Grades K-8!

It’s time for the annual bookmark contest again!  Children in grades K through 8 are eligible to participate.  Just create an original bookmark using the form.

Click here for the form (.pdf file).

THE RULES:
1. Only two different entries per child allowed.
2. You must use black pen on white paper. Do not use colors!
3. Cut out bookmark along the dotted line.
4. Write your name, address, phone, school and grade on the back of each bookmark.
5. Entries must be original. Do not use copyrighted
cartoon figures. (For example: Garfield) They cannot be accepted. Computer generated art is not considered original artwork.

Deadline:  Monday, February 10th, 2014.

All entries become property of the Aston Public Library.

Entries will be judged at the library. One winner from each division will be selected. Winners of the judging will have their bookmarks printed and distributed at the Aston Public Library.

2013 Bookmark Contest Winner

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The Family that Reads Together Photo Contest!

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The Aston Public Library is holding a photo contest!  Take a photo of your family reading together, and enter it for a chance to win!  Families in Delaware County are eligible to participate.  Just bring your photo to the library’s service desk, or email it to hello@astonlibrary.org.

THE RULES:
1. Only two different entries per family allowed.
2. Photographs only.  No drawings etc.
3. Photographs should have been taken in the past year.  New photos preferred!
4. Include your name, address, and phone number with your entry.
5. Entries must be original. Do not use photos taken of other families.

Deadline:  Friday, October 25, 2013

All entries become property of the Aston Public Library.

Entries will be judged at the library. Winners of the judging will have their photos displayed at the Aston Public Library.

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Library Coloring Contest!

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The Aston Public Library is holding a coloring contest!  Color the picture provided on the form, and enter it for a chance to win!  People in Delaware County are eligible to participate.  Just bring your entry to the library’s service desk.

THE RULES:

  1. Only two different entries per person allowed.
  2. All entries must be based on the form and picture provided.
  3. Include your name, address, age and phone number with your entry.
  4. Entries must be original.

Deadline:  Saturday, June 15th, 2013.

All entries become property of the Aston Public Library.

Entries will be judged at the library. Winners of the judging will have their drawings displayed at the Aston Public Library.

Click here for the form (.PDF file) .

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Book Cover Design/Re-Design Contest!

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Answer the question “When you read a book, what do you see?” by drawing, collaging, photographing or creating a new cover of your favorite book, or of a book you will one day write! Pick up your entry form (with complete rules) at the library service desk! The Book Cover Design/Re-Design contest runs through June 1 and all ages may enter! Winners of the contest will have their entries displayed at the Library.

Click here for the entry form (.PDF file)!

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