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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2026

Calling All Artists: Show Your Love of Reading in the County Library Bookmark Contest!

• SAN BERNARD
• COUNT
• DESIGN
• A BOOKMARK

CONTEST! 2026

SAN BERNARDINO, CA--- The San Ber- nardino County Library (SBCL) is calling all young artists! The 2026 Bookmark De- sign Contest gives students the opportunity to showcase their creativity and celebrate their love of reading while seeing their artwork shared across the county.

Open to students in grades K-12, the contest invites participants to submit original book- mark artwork that reflects their imagination and passion for reading. Winning designs will be professionally printed and distributed at all 32 SBCL branch libraries, allowing students to share their creativity with the broader com- munity.

submission form from the SBCL website, or Pick up a printed submission form at any of the 32 branch libraries. Submission Instructions.

Program Coordinator Elizabeth Williams. "We look forward to seeing the incredible talent of students from across San Bernardino County and sharing their work with our library com- munity."

For more information about the San Ber- nardino County Library system, visit library. sbcounty.gov, call 909-387-2220 or follow us on Facebook or Instagram.

The San Bernardino County Library system is a dynamic network of 32 branch libraries that serve a diverse population over a vast geographic area. The County Library strives to provide equal access to information, tech- nology, events and services for all people who call San Bernardino County home.

All hard-copy submissions must be sub- mitted in person at a library branch or mailed to the Library Administrative Office and re- ceived no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026.

Winners will be selected based on creativity, originality, and overall design quality. Schools, teachers, and families are encour- aged to share this opportunity with students and participate countywide.

"This contest is a wonderful way to inspire young people to express their creativity while

Students may download and print a PDF celebrating the joy of reading," said SBCL

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