Altered book art contest returns to Hillsboro Library
The Hillsboro Library is excited to bring back a popular activity from last year: The Altered Book Art Contest.
Everyone had a blast creating their own altered books and then later voting on their favorites.
This year, the library will be awarding prizes to three winners. We had so many wonderful entries last year that only awarding one was super difficult, so we decided to have first-, second- and third-place prizes this year.
First place will receive a $30 Hobby Lobby gift card, sponsored by Dancing on Tabletops Studio; second place will receive a $20 Hobby Lobby gift card, sponsored by Hendrix Pottery; and third place will receive a $10 Hobby Lobby gift card, sponsored by Just My Type Jewelry.
The idea for this contest came from librarian Avery Applegate. She described last year’s contest, saying, “It was a great success. We were impressed with how creative our patrons could be.”
“It’s nice to see the discarded books put to an artistic use,” she added.
Books ready for altering are currently available at the front desk; participants must use books provided by the library. All entries must be returned by Monday, April 15 at 7 p.m.
The works of art will be put on display at the library and then voted on by patrons. Voting begins Wednesday, April 17 at 10 a.m. and ends Friday, April 26 at 5 p.m.
The winners will be announced Saturday, April 27 at noon.
We are so excited to see all the creative designs that come in. This was a huge hit last year, and we’re hoping it will be even bigger this year.
For more information on this, or other library programs, call (937) 393-3114, visit www.highlandco.org, or search “Highland County District Library of Ohio” on Facebook.
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