Vote for the next Pierce County Library System’s librarycards, created by local students. The Library System is asking residents to cast their votes to select their favorite card by voting online at cardcontest.pcls.us, now through Friday, July 18.
Hundreds of students who live or attend school in Pierce County submitted original designs in the free contest—this year while finishing out the school year from home. Professional artists reviewed entries and selected six finalists for each age group.
For ages 5-11 select from cards designed by Veronica Argirov, Tacoma, Evergreen Elementary School; Arianna Cha, Auburn, Hedden Elementary School; Norah Gawryczik, University Place, Wainwright Intermediate School; Kento Karasawa, Puyallup, Shaw Road Elementary School; Leila Lewis, Buckley, Sumner Middle School; Logan Wilcox, Puyallup, Brouillet Elementary School.
For ages 12-18 select from cards designed by Lily Barber, Bonney Lake, Mountain View Middle School; Tabitha Beebe, Tacoma, Stadium High School; Carole Eskew, Puyallup, Liberty Middle School; Eliana Parks, Gig Harbor, homeschool; Ayzia Regules, Tacoma, homeschool; Abigail Tarekegn, Puyallup, Puyallup High School.
“This year the Card Design Contest provided parents-turned-teachers a fun art opportunity for their students while doing school at home,” said Pierce County Library Executive Director Georgia Lomax. “The choice will be difficult for Pierce County residents to choose their favorite designs—the entries reflect the creative talent of our young artists!”
The public will vote in two age categories: ages 5-11 and 12-18. The Library plans to announce the winning child- and teen-designed librarycards following the public vote later this summer. The two winning designs will be created into librarycards and are expected to be available starting in fall 2020.
A Pierce County Librarycard offers access to 1.1 million books, movies and other materials, as well as nearly half a million online/downloadable materials
About Pierce County Library System
The nationally acclaimed Pierce County Library System serves 614,000 people throughout Pierce County with 20 libraries and online services. The system is the fourth largest in the state and is funded primarily through property taxes. People may choose from 1.1 million books, movies and other materials, as well as nearly half a million online/downloadable materials. Pierce County Library is committed to directing services in three primary areas: learning, enjoyment and community connection. Its services and programs spark success for Pierce County residents. More than 2 million people visit Pierce County Libraries each year. The Library provides services and programs directly to people in adult care facilities or who are homebound, and to children in child care centers and schools. Pierce County Libraries are located at Anderson Island, Bonney Lake, Buckley, DuPont, Eatonville, Fife, Gig Harbor, Graham, Key Center, Lakewood, Milton/Edgewood, Orting, Parkland/Spanaway, Pierce County Library Administrative Center, South Hill, Steilacoom, Summit, Sumner, Tillicum and University Place. Pierce County Library is an independent municipal corporation and operates as a junior taxing district.
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