Bookmark Design Contest

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We’re pleased to announce the winners of the 2020 Bookmark Design Contest! The contest was a great success. We had numerous entries with very creative designs. Two designs from each category, eight designs in total, were selected by our library staff judges. The winning bookmarks will be printed and distributed […]

Meeting Varian Johnson – author of The Parker Inheritance

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An Afternoon with Author Varian Johnson Meet Varian Johnson, author of The Parker Inheritance, our 2019 Young Reader League selection. Participants had their books signed and joined in a scavenger hunt, crafts, and viewed art contest submissions. To view a list of the winners for the art and writing contests, […]

Jesse Owens Dreams — a story by Canaan Pettit

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Young Readers League 2019 “Hidden History” Writing Contest 1st place (Category 1: ages 8-11)   “Jesse Owens Dreams” by Canaan Pettit Grade 5   Summary:  A runner is inspired by Jesse Owens’ words, “The best part about running is feeling free.”   Wouldn’t you want to run as fast as […]

One Step Ahead — a story by Carolyn Wang

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Young Readers League 2019 “Hidden History” Writing Contest 2nd place (Category 1: ages 8-11)   “One Step Ahead” by Carolyn Wang Age 11   Summary:  Cameron found a note with a mystery waiting to be solved: “Seek the Heart, Solve the clues, Find the fortune” “Seek the Heart, Solve the […]

The English Men — a story by Ishbel Tyler

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Young Readers League 2019 “Hidden History” Writing Contest 3rd place (Category 1: ages 8-11)   “The English Men” by Ishbel Tyler Grade 5   Summary:  A grandmother recalls a night when she overhears unwanted visitors at their village.   “It all started when mama told me to go to the […]

The Secret — a story by Aaron Young

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Young Readers League 2019 “Hidden History” Writing Contest Honorable Mention (Category 1: ages 8-11)   “The Secret” by Aaron Young Grade 3   Summary:  Zach finds out something interesting about his father.   There was a kid named Zach who had a dad named Cody Bellinger. They lived in a […]

The Time Tempest — a story by Ellis Gruesbeck

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Young Readers League 2019 “Hidden History” Writing Contest Honorable Mention (Category 1: ages 8-11)   “The Time Tempest” by Ellis Gruesbeck Age 11   Summary:  Ritchie finds a mysterious box which grants him an adventure of a lifetime.   “Ritchie! Come inside for dinner.” “Aw mom, just one more dig […]

Mystery Package — a story by Emelia Lagousis

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Young Readers League 2019 “Hidden History” Writing Contest Honorable Mention (Category 1: ages 8-11)   “Mystery Package” by Emelia Lagousis Grade 6   Summary:  The narrator finds a mysterious letter with a mission.   The door creaked open, revealing the storm outside- and the strange, battered package on my porch. […]