Design A Limited Edition Library Card!

Library Card Design Contest

The David & Joyce Milne Public Library is inviting all community members to celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month by getting creative and entering our annual Library Card Design Contest! There will be winners from three age brackets, and each winner will get their unique design printed as a limited edition library card. Please also note that our original design will still be the standard and will not be replaced by any of the winning designs.

Contest Theme: Imagination

What ignites your imagination? How has the Library impacted your imagination? Show us what inspires you through your artwork and let your dreams come to life!

How To Enter

1. Acquire the Template - Pick up a copy of the submission template at the Circulation Desk, print it out at home, or if you’d like to do digital art, download the form and create your art within the template space.

2. Create - You may use any traditional art medium or digital art medium to complete your design. See the Submission Rules for more information.

3. Submit - Email all digital or scanned submissions to avolpendesta@cwmars.org (file formats: JPEG, PNG, or PDF), or bring your submission to the Adult Reference Desk. 

Entry Requirements

Anyone is eligible to enter, and participation is not exclusive to Williamstown residents. 

The participant must enter into one of the following age brackets:

Children (0 - 12) Teens (13 - 17) Adults (18+)

Submission Period

All submissions are due on Tuesday, September 15, 2026 by 7:00pm

Voting Period

The voting period will be conducted from Monday, September 21st - Friday, September 25th and the winner will be announced on Wednesday, September 30th.

Submission Rules

1. The artwork must be a completely original design.

2. AI generated media will not be accepted.

3. Each patron may only submit one entry.

4. Artwork must not include copyrighted media, or imagery that promotes anything other than the library.

5. The design must include imagery that is appropriate for all ages.

6. Any medium is welcome, including both traditional and digital mediums.

7. All entries become the property of the David and Joyce Milne Public Library with the rights to reproduce and distribute for promotional purposes.

8. Your winning entry may be subject to minor alterations for the inclusion of library branding and/or sizing modifications.

Judging and Voting

Entries will be judged based on the following criteria:

• Originality and creativity

• Relevancy to theme

• Visual impact and clarity