Phoenix Public Library Announces "Yours to Explore" Essay Contest for Kids & Teens

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Wed Jul 23, 2008 5:09pm EDT 

PHOENIX--(Business Wire)--
Phoenix Public Library announces a "Yours to Explore" essay
contest designed to give kids and teens an opportunity to share what
they like best about the Phoenix Public Library. The contest runs Aug.
12 - Sept. 12 and is part of an ongoing community awareness campaign
reflecting the library's new tagline, "Yours to Explore." Contest
winners will be announced Sept. 22.

   The contest invites kids, ages 6 - 11, to write an essay about
"Which Superhero would you like to explore Phoenix Public Library with
and why?" and teens, ages 12 - 18, "Which rock star would you like to
explore Phoenix Public Library with and why?"

   Essays should be at least 150 words and dropped off or mailed to
any Phoenix Public Library location to the attention of "Essay
Contest" by 5 p.m. Sept. 12. Each entry will be judged on originality,
composition and how creatively the question is answered. There will be
two winners, one for kids and one for teens. For complete contest
guidelines visit a Phoenix Public Library location or download
materials at phoenixpubliclibrary.org.

   Winners will receive a "Love Your Library" canvas book bag from
the Friends of the Phoenix Public Library filled with two cool
t-shirts, books, notecards, $20 Friends Place gift certificate,
PageKeep bookmark, four complimentary passes to Arizona Science
Center's Narnia exhibit and other fun things.

   For more information visit phoenixpubliclibrary.org or call
602-262-4636. Phoenix Public Library is a system of 14 branch
libraries and the Burton Barr Central Library.

Phoenix Public Library, Phoenix
Victoria Welch, 602-262-7939
Public Information Specialist

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