Kavya Suryadevara was recognized as the art contest winner in the 6th to 12th grade division with a colored pencil sketch of an Earth-shaped puzzle and words written in a hand-drawn font made of construction tools.
In addition to receiving new library cards featuring their designs, the winners also received complete sets of art supplies from the contest’s sponsor, Canton-Woodstock-Cumming Macaroni Kid.
“Our mission at Macaroni Kid is to give parents tips and information on free or low-cost opportunities for education and entertainment,” says Amie Esposito of Macaroni Kid.
“I believe the library is a wonderful place to find both of those things, and having a library card of their own is a great way to encourage responsibility – for the card, for the materials borrowed, and for keeping their account in good standing – in kids and teens,” said Esposito.
Aside from teaching children about responsibility, the My First Library Card program also helps young people feel like a welcome part of the community at the library.
“Giving young patrons a card for kids that was actually designed by their peers is a wonderful way to communicate that children and teens are a vital part of our community,” explains Program Manager Laura Bradley.
The new My First Library Cards are now available to patrons while supplies last. New patrons receiving their first library cards may choose one of the new My First Library Card designs, or choose the standard library card, at no charge. Current cardholders may also pay $1.00 to convert their existing library card to a new design.
For more information or to apply for a library card, please visit www.forsythpl.org. For information on activities and events for families, please visit canton.macaronikid.com.
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