The San Bernardino County Library is excited to announce its upcoming Bookmark Design Contest and invites all San Bernardino County schools to participate!
This creative contest encourages students to celebrate reading, libraries, and imagination through original bookmark designs. There is no specific theme—students are free to submit artwork that reflects their own creativity and love of reading.
Selected winning designs will be professionally printed and distributed throughout the county at all 32 San Bernardino County Library branches, giving students the opportunity to see their artwork shared and enjoyed by the community.
Contest Details
- Who Can Participate:
Students in grades K–12 - Grade Categories:
K–2 | 3–5 | 6–8 | 9–12 - Submission Period:
Saturday, January 17, 2026 – Friday, February 27, 2026 - Deadline:
All entries must be received by February 27, 2026 - Judging:
Winners will be selected by the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors based on:- Creativity
- Originality
- Overall design quality
How to Enter
Participants may submit their completed bookmark design in one of the following ways:
- In person: Return entries to any San Bernardino County Library location
- By mail:
SBCL Administration, Attn: Bookmark Contest
268 W. Hospitality Ln., 3rd Floor
San Bernardino, CA 92415
Only one entry per person is permitted. All submissions become the property of the San Bernardino County Library.
Design Guidelines
- Create your design in the designated space on the entry form
- Artwork must be original
- No copyrighted characters may be used
- Be creative—and have fun!
Help Spread the Word
We kindly ask for your assistance in sharing this opportunity with schools, teachers, librarians, students, and families. Contest guidelines, submission instructions, and promotional materials are available to support distribution.
This contest is a fun and meaningful way to promote literacy, creativity, and student engagement, and we hope your school community will participate.
For more information, please contact your local San Bernardino County Library branch.