September is Library Card Sign-Up Month!

We are celebrating all September long with a library card design contest, discounts at local businesses, and pop-up library events at the park! Also, be sure to create an account in Beanstack (bplwv.beanstack.org or the Beanstack Tracker App) because we have a new reading challenge starting in September--Read to Feed.

Find out more information about all of our Library Card Sign-Up Month events below!

Library Card Design Contest

CONTEST TIMELINE

• The contest runs from Tuesday, September 2 through Tuesday, September 30.
• Voting for the winning designs will take place from October 1 through October 10.
• Winners will be announced Monday, October 14.
• Designs will be sent to manufacturing in mid-October.
• The release date of the designs will be announced later.

ELIGIBILITY

• The contest is open to all Bridgeport Public Library and LibShare (Marion County Public Library System/Clarksburg-Harrison Public Library) cardholders. 
• One winner will be chosen from each of the three age categories: 
  • Kids (Ages 0-12)
  • Teens (Ages 13-17)
  • Adults (Ages 18+)
• Only one entry per participant.
• Submissions must be the original work of the entrant and may not include AI or computer-generated elements.

CONTEST RULES

• All designs must be original and created by the participant.
• Designs should not contain copyrighted material, offensive language, inappropriate images, or AI-generated components.
• By entering the contest, participants grant the Library the right to use, reproduce, and publish their designs for promotional purposes.
• The Library reserves the right to make minor adjustments to the winning design to fit printing specifications.
• Late submissions will not be accepted.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Theme:

• One Card, Endless Possibilities
   

Design Format:

• Artwork must be submitted on a template provided by the Library.
• Cards will be printed as 2-1/8"H x 3-3/8"W
• Accepted file formats for digital submissions:
  • EPS, JPG, GIF, TIF, or PDF
• Designs should be 300 dpi resolution to ensure high print quality.

Physical Submissions:

• You may use any medium (e.g., colored pencils, markers, etc.) as long as it is flat and scannable.
• Paper copies of the entry form are available at the Help Desk.
   

Submission Deadline:

• All entries must be submitted by Tuesday, September 30.
• Submit paper entries at the Help Desk or using the submission form on this page.

How to Submit:

• Turn in your design to the Help Desk OR email your design to Angela at aspatafore@bridgeportwv.gov.

  Great Harvest Bread & Cafe

  3000 Jerry Dove Dr.

  Suite 100

  Bridgeport, WV

• Show your library card during September at Great Harvest Bread & Cafe for 10% off your order.