Library of Tomorrow Teen Essay Contest -- Deadline Extended!

Describe your dream library of tomorrow

March 2007

Who Can Plug In?

Houston-area Middle School and High School Students (Ages 11-18)

What is the Essay Question?

The future offers opportunities for technological advances and global
interconnectedness. Describe what the library of tomorrow should provide to help you succeed in a world of fewer boundaries.

Requirements

• Be no more than 500 words typed in 12-point font and double-spaced
• Must be participant’s original work
• Include complete contact information for submitting student
• Include teacher’s name and complete contact information
• Must be postmarked or emailed by March 28, 2007
• Entries must include the following information:
  • Name
  • Age
  • Street Address
  • City
  • ZIP
  • Phone Number (including area code)
  • E-mail Address
  • Student’s School
  • Phone Number of School (including area code)
  • Student’s Homeroom Teacher

Important Dates

• Essay Deadline • March 28 Deadline extended -- April 4
• Awards Ceremony • April 28

Prizes

• 1st Place: Laptop with WiFi + $25 Bookstore Gift Card
• 2nd Place: iPod + $25 Bookstore Gift Card
• 3rd Place: iPod Shuffle + $25 Bookstore Gift Card
• 4th Place: $25 Bookstore Gift Card
• All Winners: Published on www.houstonlibrary.org
• All Winners: Invited to the June 9th Hip Hop Cafe

How Many Winners?

• One Middle School and One High School Winner in the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place categories.
• 10 Middle School and 10 High School Winners receive 4th Place Honorable Mentions.

How Do I Apply?

• Submit application and essay by email to libraryoftomorrow@cityofhouston.net
• Enclose application and essay in envelope and drop off at any Houston Public Library
• Mail to: Houston Public Library, c/o Library of Tomorrow Essay Contest
  500 McKinney St., Houston, TX 77002

for more information, call 832-393-1313.

View the flyer, in PDF format (caution: large file).
View theSpanish flyer, in PDF format (caution: large file).