Take part in our Library Card Design Contest!

Calling all creatives!

Hamden Public Library is looking for new artwork to feature on our library cards! Submit an original design by May 8th to be considered. See full rules and contest guidelines below.

Categories

Adult
Children
Teens

Submission Deadline

Extended to May 8th!

Contest Guidelines

  • Must be a Hamden resident/library card holder to win 
  • Submissions must be original artwork, not subject to copyright restrictions or ownership by another individual or organization
  • No AI generated works 
  • One submission per participant 
  • Content must be appropriate for all ages 
  • Submissions must be in PDF format and match the dimensions and artwork formatting included in the provided Content Design Template
  • Submission deadline is May 8th, 2026 
  • Finalists are chosen by library staff and then voted on by the public

Artwork Template

Download the library card template to create your submission. Do not include any of the provided guidelines or text on your final artwork.

Download Library Card Template (PDF)
Downloadable Application & Template (PDF)
Plain Template (PNG)

Submission Form
Click the link below to submit your artwork:

Submit Artwork