Calling all area artists for the library’s annual Design-a-Bookmark Contest! Starting Sept. 1, entries will be accepted for the Fargo Public Library’s annual Design-a-Bookmark Contest for all ages, including adults. The contest runs Sept. 1 through Sept. 30. Entry forms and rules for the all ages design contest can be picked up at any Fargo Public Library location starting Sept. 1 or downloaded and printed here. Entries will be accepted at all three library locations and must be turned in, on or before Friday, Sept. 30.

Kids’ Contest: Three winners will be selected for the kids’ contest – one for each age group: 0 to 5 years, 6 to 8 years, and 9 to 12 years; children are welcome to submit up to three designs. All design entries will be displayed in the Children’s Department at the Main Library. Library staff will vote to determine the winners of the contest; winners will be announced in October. For further information, call Children’s Services at 701.241.1495.

Teen Contest: Two winners will be selected; teens are welcome to submit up to two designs. All design entries will be displayed at the Dr. James Carlson Library. Library staff will vote to determine the winners of the contest; winners will be announced in October. For further information, call Bree at 701.476.5978.

Adult Contest: Two winners will be selected. Adults can submit up to two designs and all entries will be displayed at the Dr. James Carlson Library. Library staff will vote to determine the winners of the contest; winners will be announced in October. For further information, call Lori at 701.476.5977.

Winning bookmark entries will be printed and distributed at all library locations and various library events.

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