We’re inviting community members of all ages to use their artistic talents to help us celebrate what makes our library special! Whether it’s books, programs, technology, or just a quiet space to be yourself, we want to see why you love your library in your own creative style. This is your chance to share your story, spotlight your talent, and maybe have your art featured on an official library card. So sharpen your pencils, fire up your tablet, or break out the paint and help us bring our next library card to life during National Library Card Sign-up Month this September!
Library Card Design Competition: Official Rules
Who Can Enter
- All ages welcome! This competition is open to anyone currently living in Lawrence, KS.
Design Guidelines
- Theme: Why I Love My Library
- Size: See template
- Medium: Any 2D medium is welcome! Draw, paint, collage, or go digital. All designs must be completely dry before submission.
- Artist statement: Along with your submission, include 1-2 sentences explaining how you interpreted the theme in your design.
- Templates:
- Pick up a printed template at any library desk starting July 7, 2025, OR
- Download this PDF, OR
- Create your own digital template in Illustrator, Procreate, or Canva, etc. using these dimensions:
- Actual design space: 5"W x 3"H
- Add .5" border around your design (bleed area) if you want your design to bleed off the edge; this area will be cut off
Submission Details
- Submissions open: July 7, 2025
- Deadline for submissions: July 28 by 6 PM
- Where to submit:
- Bring your finished paper design to the Accounts Desk at the library, OR
- Email your digital design file as a PDF to marketing@lplks.org
- We won’t be able to accept late entries