It’s going to be a busy summer at Lincoln City Libraries. Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird joined library officials Thursday morning to announce the kickoff of the Summer Reading Challenge and a Library Card Design Contest.
“Kids, grab your crayons and colored pencils, and help us put your art in everyone’s wallet,” Gaylor Baird says. “Your artwork could become the first new library card design in 35 years.”
Traci Glass, Assistant Libraries Director, says the goal of the contest is to encourage residents to design cards that reflect the unique qualities of the community. “This contest is an opportunity for young artists in our community to showcase their talents and leave a lasting impression on our library system.”
Library Director Ryan Wieber says the summer reading challenge kicks off May 26 and is designed for Lincoln residents of every age. “Nearly 10,000 children, 2,500 teenagers and 3,500 adults are expected to participate in the challenge.” The challenge runs through July 31. To register go to lincolnlibraries.org/summer-reading-challenge or any library location.
All challenge registrants receive a free ticket to a Saltdogs baseball game. Adults will also receive a book bag, and younger readers may choose for a wide selection of registration prizes. To complete the challenge, all registrants must read a total of 10 hours, visit the library four times and complete eight reading activities.
Anyone age 11 and under are invited to submit artwork for the library card design contest. The artwork can be submitted online at lincoln.ne.gov/LibraryCardContest or any library branch between May 26 and 5 p.m. Friday, June 30.
A committee will select the top three designs and residents will vote for the winning design.
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