Bookmark Contest

The Litchfield Library Foundation is once again holding a bookmark design contest for students in grades 5-12! Students an pick up a form at the library or from their Litchfield middle or high school art teacher, or print it from home: 2026 Bookmark contest entry form
The Litchfield Public Library Foundation invites Litchfield students in grades 5-12 to create an original library, reading or book-themed bookmark! The winner will have their design reproduced on bookmarks that will be distributed at the Litchfield Public Library and the 2026 Watercade parade. Artwork will also be shared online.
The Foundation is offering prizes to the top 3 designs!
1st place: $75
2nd place: $50
3rd place: $25
Entries due Friday, March 27, 2026

GUIDELINES & TIMELINE

  • All artwork must be the submitting student’s original work and in color.
  • Popular figures, cartoon characters or other copyrighted or trademarked images cannot be considered.
  • One entry per person.
  • All entries must be delivered to the Litchfield Public Library by 5:00pm on Friday, March 27, 2026. No late entries will be accepted.
  • By submitting an entry, students are allowing the Litchfield Public Library Foundation to use their artwork for promotional materials for the library.
  • Litchfield Public Library Board members will vote on entries in early April to narrow down the slate of entries.
  • Library patrons will vote on this final slate of entries at the end of April/early May.
  • Winners will be announced in mid-May. Prizes will be mailed to winners.
  • Finalist artwork will be on display at the library from the the end of May through Watercade weekend. Artists may pick up their entries from the library after Watercade if they so choose.