We are hosting the 2026 Día Bookmark Contest! The contest is held from April 1 through May 1, 2026. Three winners will have their designs featured in the library’s next bookmark giveaway.
How to Enter:
Pick up a contest sheet at any Alameda County Library location. Return your completed contest sheet in-person by Friday, May 1, during library hours.
Contest Rules:
- You must be under 18 years old.
- Your bookmark must be no larger than 2 inches wide by 7 inches long.
- Your design must be your own. It cannot include copyrighted material or personal information.
- Winners will be chosen based on creativity, originality, and how well the design can be reproduced.
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One winner will be chosen for each age group:
- Ages 1-7
- Ages 8-12
- Ages 13-17
We started the Día Bookmark Contest in 2025. The contest was inspired by Día del Niño/Día del Libro (Children’s Day/Book Day). Día del Niño is a Latin American holiday held on April 30. On this day, kids celebrate the day with games and activities.
At the Library, we celebrate all month long! Each year, we offer events that honor kids of all backgrounds and languages.
Last year, more than 200 kids and teens from across Alameda County entered the contest. You can view the 2025 Día Bookmark Contest winners in our News Post.