Library Unveils Winners in its Design-a-Library-Card Contest

DECATUR – DeKalb County Public Library unveiled three bold and colorful designs August 21 as staff announced the winners of its Design-a-Library-Card Art Contest.  The winning designs were announced at the Tucker-Reid H. Cofer Library, 5234 LaVista Road in Tucker.

12-year-old Deondria Boyer, a 7th grader at Tucker Middle School, is the winner in the youth age group.  Her design emphasizes how reading can broaden your knowledge of the world.  “I got to thinking about what happens when I read,” explained Deondria.  “It truly can take you anywhere.”

“It’s exciting to know other people will see and use my design,” said Mollie Simon, 14.  She is the teen winner with a geometric design and a message to “Read On.”  Mollie is a 9th grader at Chamblee High School.

The winner in the adult category is Deborah Hunter.  Her design makes books the foundation on which a strong community is built.  “I’m happy and grateful to be a part of something that allows people to express themselves about reading,” she said.

The library received nearly 500 entries in the contest.  All the entries are on display at the Tucker Library through August.  Limited-edition, library cards featuring the winning designs will be available to the public at all DeKalb County Public Library branches beginning in September, which is National Library Card Sign-Up Month.  People who sign up for a library card in September can get one of the limited-edition cards free of charge and enter a drawing for special prizes.  Patrons who already have a library cards also may enter the drawing.  They can get one of the specially-designed cards for a $1.00 replacement fee.

We’re extremely pleased to have given our patrons this special opportunity to design our library card,” noted Library Director Darro Willey.  “More importantly, however, we hope the excitement of the contest will inspire people to get a library card if they don’t have one.  It’s something no one should be without.”

Contact:  Janet Florence
404-370-8450, ext. 2224

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