Congrats to the Winners in our Banned Books Week Prize Drawing!

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They each won banned/challenged books and/or DVD movies:
β˜‘οΈ Katy Lovejoy (J.R. R. Tolkien 4-book boxed set: the Hobbit and the Lord of the Rings).
β˜‘οΈTara Burkhardt (the Call of the Wild by Jack London and Call of the Wild DVD movie).
β˜‘οΈJenee’ Garretson (George Orwell 2-book boxed set: 1984 and Animal Farm).
β˜‘οΈAnnalise McHargue (Lord of the Flies by William Golding and a metal bookmark).
β˜‘οΈLaura Burkhardt (the Giver by Lois Lowry and the DVD-movie).
β˜‘οΈRisa Carlson (to Kill a Mockingbird book and DVD-movie)
Thanks to everyone who participated!
#LetFreedomRead
#BannedBooksWeek2023 #bannedbooks #intellectualfreedom Banned Books Week

Literary Pumpking Decorating Contest at CCPL Coming Up Monday, October 16 – Saturday, October 21!

START THINKING OF YOUR IDEAS!
CCPL is hosting a PUMPKIN/GOURD DECORATING CONTEST!

1. Decorate a pumpkin or gourd (real or artificial) like your favorite BOOK CHARACTER (or with a literary theme).
2. Pumpkins or gourds may be painted, hot glued, decorated, colored, etc. CARVED PUMPKIN/GOURD SUBMISSIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED!
3. Entries must be dropped off for display at CC Public Library from October 1- October 21. They will remain on display until October 27, for the public to have a chance to vote for β€œPeople’s Choice Awards.”
4. Feel free to work alone, with friends, or with family. Only one entry per division: age 10 & under, age 11-18, age 19 & over, and Family entry.
5. Winners will be announced on October 27.
6. The winners in each division will receive prizes!
7. Pumpkins/gourds & accessories must be picked up by the time library closes at 6:00pm on Friday, October 27. Any remaining entries/accessories will be discarded.
Contact the library with questions: 308-946-2512

Click below for Contest Entry Form and for more information:

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