Design Contest

Maplewood Library is celebrating the one year anniversary of our new building. In order to commemorate this very special occasion, we are hosting a library card design contest! We want to give our amazing and talented community the opportunity to help us usher in the Library’s next chapter.

Whether your focus is on reading, learning, community, or the Library, itself, your design should reflect the mission of the Maplewood Library: We connect people to information, ideas, culture and each other. We are open to all."

We will accept submissions across three age categories: Children, Teen (middle and high school), and Adult. Each category will have one winning design selected by the Maplewood Arts Council!

All entries must be submitted by midnight on AUGUST 2nd. Late submissions will not be accepted.

Winning designs will be announced by the Maplewood Library and Maplewood Arts Council the week of September 7th. They will be featured as official, limited edition Maplewood Library cards, and will also be featured on our library’s website and social media accounts. Winners and finalists may have additional opportunities to have their work highlighted at a later date.

DESIGN RULES

Artwork must be original and not include copyrighted and/or AI-generated or assisted material
Submissions may be in any art medium (illustration, pen, photography, digital, etc.)
Content must be suitable for all ages

SUBMISSION RULES

Open only to residents of Maplewood
Library staff is not eligible to participate
Submissions will be accepted via Google Form OR in person (at the Information Desks at either Main Library or Hilton Branch)
Limit one entry per person
Submissions will be made anonymous and be judged by the Maplewood Arts Council

HOW TO SUBMIT

PHYSICAL SUBMISSION:

Download the physical template form from our website OR pick it up in person at the Information Desks at either Main Library or Hilton Branch
Fill out the application and library card template
Return the completed application to the Information Desks at either Main Library or Hilton Branch

DIGITAL SUBMISSION:

Click into the Google Form
Download the digital template form using the hyperlink in the form
Fill out the digital library card template
Fill out the Google form and upload the digital template to the form
Submit your form (Note: You will receive a copy of your responses if your submission was successful!)

CONTEST TIMELINE

Submissions accepted: July 11th-August 2nd
Judging: August 3rd-10th
Winners announced: The week of September 7th!

Questions about the design contest can be directed to Carolyn Quimby (programs@maplewoodlibrary.org)

Getting Your Maplewood Library Card

Any person who lives, works, pays taxes or attends school in Maplewood is entitled to a library card. Apply in person at either library building with proof of residence, employment in town, or school enrollment. Suggested proof of residence include but are not limited to a valid Driver’s License, Insurance ID Card, Homeowner’s Contract, Tenant’s Lease Agreement, or Utility Bill with the applicant’s name.

Any person using a library card assumes all responsibility for the card, as well as all materials checked out on it, and any fines or damages charged to it. Patrons should promptly report lost or stolen cards and notify the library within ten (10) days of change in telephone or address.

  
    Type of Card
     
    Fee
  
    Maplewoood Resident (3 years)
    
    Free
  
    Employed in Town (annual renewal)
    
    Free
  
    Non-resident Taxpayer (annual renewal)
    
    Free
  
    Replacement Card
    
    Free
  
    Non-resident Library Card (1 year)
    
    $100.00
  
    Non-resident Family Card (1 year)
    
    $200.00
  
    Non-resident Library Card/Senior
Citizen (age 62+: 1 year)

    $80.00

Borrowing privileges are suspended when:

accrued fines and fees reach $10.00.
unreturned library materials are billed.

Renewing Your Library Card

Library cards need to be renewed in person once every three years. You will be notified six (6) weeks before your card is due to expire. When you receive this notification, please come into the library and provide proof of residence in Maplewood. We will then update your card for another three (3) years. We appreciate your cooperation.

Library e-Card Applications

Maplewood Library and the BCCLS Consortium are pleased to offer temporary e-library cards to our new patrons. These cards are good for one month and provide access to all of our econtent. In order to get full borrowing privileges, including access to all print materials, you will need to come into the library before the month is out. Just bring proof of residence in Maplewood, such as a current driver’s license, lease agreement or utility bill, and we will update your card for three years.

Returning Library Materials

Materials may be returned in the book drops at either the Main Library or Hilton Branch.
Maplewood Library items are fine-free. Fines may be charged for items belonging to other BCCLS libraries.
Overdue fines and other unpaid charges due to libraries that are not fine-free will be recorded by the computer when your items are checked in.