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04-18-09
“Draw the Mount Vernon Public Library” contest attracts 130 entries
     The Friends of the Mount Vernon Public Library, in celebration of National Library Week, sponsored a “Draw the Mount Vernon Public Library” drawing contest for students in grades three through six. Over 130 entries were received and are currently on display at the library.
     On Friday, April 17, twelve contest winners, three from each grade, attended a ceremony in the children's section of the library with family members and friends. Each winner was presented a  certificate of appreciation, along with a Borders $25.00 gift certificate by the Ruth Shire, President of "Friends of the Mount Vernon Public Library."
     Each participant had a choice of drawing any part of the inside of the library or the outside of the library, and the winners were chosen by the library staff.
     "We were able to attract more participants than we expected and we are extremely satisfied with the results. The contest was such a big success that we are considering making it an annual event during National Library Week," said Shire.
     National Library Week (April 12-19, 2009) is an annual celebration of the contributions of our nation’s libraries. First sponsored by the American Library Association in 1958, the goal of promoting the value of all kinds of libraries has become ever more important in this time of economic crisis. The Mount Vernon Public Library is committed to connecting children to books and reading, and the drawing contest is a fun way to involve students from across the Mount Vernon City School District.

Some of the winners waiting to be presented with awards