Welcome to this youth challenge that inspires creativity and problem solving.
Children from preschool to high school are encouraged to create their very own masterpiece with plastic building blocks. We want to see them build a creation representing their favorite book using their imagination and LEGOs!
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Rules
- Use your own LEGO, DUPLO, Mega Bloks or other LEGO compatible plastic bricks to create a piece of work to reflect your favorite book. Entries must be your own creation, not a LEGO designed kit, project found online, in a magazine, etc.. Accessory decorative items may also be used e.g.: pipe cleaners, ribbon, string, etc.
- Your creation must be on a base no bigger than 15 by 15 inches. The base can be wood, cardboard, a LEGO flat base, etc. and can be decorated to fit with your project. Your completed project may be no taller than 15 inches tall.
- All entries will be blind judged.
- Entries will be judged based upon originality, expression or concept (idea) and appropriateness to the theme of your favorite book.
- One entry per participant or team where applicable. Any number of entries may be submitted from each family but only one per person. Team projects will be placed in the category of the oldest participant in the team. Please note that while all members of a team will receive a prize ribbon (if applicable), a team will compete for a single prize.
Entry Details
- It is free to enter the competition, but a donation to the Community Pantry is encouraged. Diapers, wipes, other baby supplies, hygiene and menstrual products are needed the most. An Amazon wish list is available here: www.bit.ly/diapers4AACPL or call the branch for their current needs. (410) 222-0133
- Underneath your submission firmly affix a label with creator’s name, grade, phone number and name of creation.
- Complete the entry form below. Bring the completed form that is emailed to you with your entry to the library. Forms will also be available at the library in case you forget to bring it with you or if you don’t have access to a printer.
- Submissions will be accepted during normal library hours at Discoveries: The Library at the Mall. Entries may be submitted during normal library hours from Sunday, November 6 through Wednesday, November 16.
Dates to Remember
- Entries submitted: Wednesday, November 1 through Sunday November 11.
- Winners notified: Winners will be announced at the Awards Party.
- The AWARDS Party: Thursday, November 16 at 6:00pm at Discoveries: The Library at the Mall. All participants and their families are invited and encouraged to attend. Entries will be displayed in the window of Discoveries: The Library at the Mall.
- Pick up Entries: must be picked up by close of business on Thursday, November 30.
Awards
First and second place winners will be selected and prizes given for each age group. Additional awards may be given at the judges’ discretion.
Important Info
All reasonable care will be taken, but the organizers shall not be held responsible for damaged or lost pieces.
In case of dispute, the judges’ decision(s) are final.
Photo Permissions
As part of registration, you consent/agree that you or your child’s work and/or likeness may be considered for display and/or promotion of Anne Arundel County Public Library programming and services as well as Chesapeake Family Life and ChesapeakeFamily.com.
Questions call 410-263-1641 ext. 204, or email your question.
