Design A Beautiful Bookmark For Rock Island Library's Contest

If you're feeling artsy this week, the Rock Island Library has a contest going on for you.

I'm not a very good artist but sometimes I just want to doodle and if you're in the same boat, you can design a bookmark for the Rock Island Public Library's 150th Anniversary Pretty Nifty Bookmark Contest.

The deadline for entries is December 10th so submit those doodles now.

You can make a bookmark design that's painted, illustrated, or decorated, according to the library's website. All ages are welcome to enter in the contest and you an pick up an entry form with a blank bookmark at any Rock Island Public Library location. Winners of the contest will be on the library's Facebook page and in their time capsule.

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There are plenty of celebrations and events going on at the Rock Island Public Library for the anniversary. As part of the anniversary celebration, the library also has a list of 150 things you can do at the library. You can pick one of those up at the library.

The Rock Island Public Library has a lot of events coming up. You can see a list of those and dates at this link. They also have their mobile Library2Go available for you to schedule here.

The library has a long-standing history. The "Rock Island Public Library & Reading Room" opened on November 25, 1872 after months of preparation. Check out some key dates that played a role in the library's life at their 150th Anniversary timeline.

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