THEME: CELEBRATING 85 YEARS!  
Deadline: May 31, 2025  

We need your creativity! Help HCLS celebrate 85 years by designing a library card. Winners will be available in September, for National Library Card Sign-up Month.

Entries judged on originality, design, theme expression, and reproducibility.

• All entries must be clear and reproducible.
• Consider what medium works best for you. Sparkle crayons, gel pens, and neon colors do not reproduce well.
• Do not use trademarked or copyrighted images from TV shows, movies, or books or include computer or AI generated art.
• If you include words, check for correct spelling and legibility. Keep text away from edge. In fact, keep all important design details away from the edges.
• Dear adults: Please don’t “help” the young artists in your life with anything other than completing their information legibly on the entry form.

Return your design to any Howard County Library System (HCLS) branch by Saturday, May 31, 2025. One entry per person. Forms available at HCLS branches and at hclibrary.org.

One winner for each category (six total) will be chosen.  

Kindergarten & Grade 1  

Grades 2 & 3  

Grades 4 & 5  

Grades 6 – 8  

Grades 9 – 12  

Adults (18+ years)