Contests
Bookmark Art

Design a Bookmark Contest

Making a bookmark is easy and fun! Design a bookmark for our contest and enter to win big! Let your creativity shine and illustrate what you like to do at the library with a cool drawing or painting. Kids ages up to 13 years are invited to participate. Contest runs until April 30. Contest details below.

How to Enter

  • Pick up the "Design a Bookmark" contest printable at the service desk from your local branch.

  • Create your own bookmark design in the blank space provided that describes what you love about the library. Use as many colours and materials as you like. Note: You can also download and print the contest form online.

  • Submit your bookmark design by April 30, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. (EST) to the first floor service desk at any RHPL branch.

  • Limit of one entry per person.

Contest Rules

Eligibility

  • Participants must be 13 years of age or younger.

  • You must live or go to school in Richmond Hill or be a registered RHPL member.

  • All entries must be the original creation of the participant (we cannot accept tracings, copied designs or licensed characters).

  • Parental permission is required for all entrants aged 13 and under.

Judging

  • Entries will be judged by a panel of RHPL staff.

  • Winners will be selected from the following age categories: Up to 6 years, 7 to 9 years, and 10 to 13 years.

  • Entries will be judged based on theme, originality, and design.

Prizes

  • Each winner will receive a swag bag and a $50 gift card to Hillcrest Mall.

  • Winners will be notified by email. 

  • Winning designs will be printed on bookmarks, distributed throughout the RHPL system, and featured on the RHPL website. 

  • Prizes must be collected at an RHPL branch selected by the winner.

General Terms and Conditions

  • By entering the contest, you agree to be bound by the contest rules and release RHPL from any liability related to the contest or its prizes.

  • By entering the contest, you grant RHPL permission to post your artwork on social media, in print, and on electronic media. RHPL reserves the right to alter or modify submitted artwork for promotional purposes.

  • Participants release ownership rights of their artwork to RHPL and agree to have it posted with their first name and age on RHPL’s social, print, and electronic media channels.

  • Submissions will not be sold or distributed for profit, and your contact information will not be shared with third-party companies.

Any questions or concerns related to the contest can be directed to communications@rhpl.ca.