Summer Reading Program Pin Design Contest: "Plant a Seed, Read!"

Unlock your creativity! Our Summer Reading Program is all about growing, and we want YOU to help design our weekly pins that celebrate the fun of reading and the excitement of reaching new milestones.

Plant a Seed, Read! begins with a silly but smart idea: farms grow food for our bellies, and libraries grow stories for our brains (which are always hungry, too!). When you plant a seed or crack open a book, who knows what might sprout? A carrot? A dragon? A brilliant new idea?

Both food and stories help us grow, make us giggle, and connect us to our families, cultures, communities, and our planet.

iREAD 2026: Plant a Seed, Read invites kids to grab a shovel (or a library card!), dig into history, science, health, and friendship, and watch curiosity bloom—because the smallest seeds and the silliest stories can grow into the biggest adventures!

How to Enter:

Pick up an entry form from a librarian. Submit your design on the front of the page, by March 31st, to the staff in the Children’s Room or the circulation desk.

Design Guidelines:

Your design should incorporate the "Plant a Seed, Read!" theme.

It can feature books, reading symbols, or anything that represents growth, achievement, or adventure.

Pins should be bold, colorful, and fun—something that catches the eye and encourages others to participate.

Designs must be original and suitable for a pin (clear, simple, and able to be reproduced in a small size as shown on the front of the page).

Winners:

 8 winners will be selected to have their designs featured on the weekly pins.

Submission Deadline: March 31st

This is your chance to see your design on a pin worn by readers all summer long! So, grab your creative tools and get started!