Are you an artist, doodler, dreamer, or creative spirit? We invite you to leave your mark on the Auburn Hills community by designing our next official library card! This special edition card will be printed in a limited run — a chance to see your artwork in the hands of neighbors, friends, and fellow readers.
Whether you’re an experienced designer or simply passionate about creating, this is your moment to shine.
Who Can Enter
The contest is open to all Auburn Hills residents in three age categories:
- Kids (Ages 0–12)
- Teens (Ages 13–17)
- Adults (Ages 18+)
One winner will be selected from each category, and each winning design will be featured on its own special‑edition library card.
Guidelines
- One entry per participant
- Original artwork only
- No copyrighted or inappropriate content
Your design should reflect creativity, clarity, and usability — something that looks great and functions well as a library card.
Design Format
To ensure your artwork prints beautifully:
- Use the official library card template (available in‑person or online).
- Final printed card size: 3.375 x 2.125 inches
- Accepted digital formats: JPEG or PNG
- Recommended resolution: 300 dpi
If you’re submitting a physical design, feel free to use colored pencils, markers, digital art printouts — any flat, scannable medium.
Physical Submissions
- Pick up a template at the library or download it online.
- Submit your completed artwork at the Check Out desk.
Digital Submissions
- Upload your design using the online submission form.
- Ensure your file meets the format and resolution guidelines above.
Submission Deadline
All entries must be submitted by midnight on September 30, 2026. Late submissions cannot be accepted.
Judging Criteria
Entries will be evaluated based on:
- Creativity — originality and artistic expression
- Visual Impact — clarity, appeal, and overall impression
- Usability — readability and effective use of space
Contest Rules
- All designs must be original and created by the participant.
- No copyrighted material, offensive language, or inappropriate imagery.
- By entering, participants grant AHPL permission to use, reproduce, and publish their designs for promotional purposes.
- The library may make minor adjustments to winning designs to meet printing specifications.
Your artwork has the ability to brighten someone’s day every time they visit the library. Join us in shaping the next chapter of our library’s story—one card, one design, and one spark of creativity at a time. Grab a template, unleash your creativity, and show us what Auburn Hills can create!