Calling all artists: Show your love of reading in the County Library bookmark contest

Ready to splash some color into the literary world? Get your creative juices flowing for the San Bernardino County Library’s Design a Bookmark Contest! Scribble, draw, and dream big for 2026.

The San Bernardino County Library is calling all young artists! The 2026 Bookmark Design Contest gives students the opportunity to showcase their creativity and celebrate their love of reading while seeing their artwork shared across the county.

Open to students in grades K–12, the contest invites participants to submit original bookmark artwork that reflects their imagination and passion for reading. Winning designs will be professionally printed and distributed at all 32 County branch libraries, allowing students to share their creativity with the broader community.

How to participate

Students may download and print the submission form from the SBCL website.
Pick up a printed submission form at any of the 32 branch libraries.

Submission instructions

All hard-copy submissions must be delivered in person to a library branch or mailed to 268 W. Hospitality Lane, San Bernardino, CA 92415, and received by 5 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 27.

Winners will be selected based on creativity, originality and overall design quality.

Schools, teachers and families are encouraged to share this opportunity with students and participate countywide.

“This contest is a wonderful way to inspire young people to express their creativity while celebrating the joy of reading,” said County Library Program Coordinator Elizabeth Williams. “We look forward to seeing the incredible talent of students from across San Bernardino County and sharing their work with our library community.”

For more information about the San Bernardino County Library system, visit library.sbcounty.gov, call 909-387-2220 or follow the County Library on Facebook or Instagram.

Additional County Update News – January 22