New library cards on the way after contest winners revealed

New Fraser Coast library cards featuring artwork by local children who entered the Design a Library Card Competition will be available next year following the announcement of the finalists and winners this week.

Mayor George Seymour congratulated Luca Baker, Harpah Mitchell and Matthew Boulton on their winning designs in the 0-5 years, 6-12 years and 13-17 years age categories respectively.

“We love encouraging the creativity of youngsters in our community and were delighted to have more than 135 entries in the competition,” Cr Seymour said.

“We were also happy to involve the wider community in choosing the winners with more than 415 votes cast by the public to choose the finalists in the three age categories.”

Cr Seymour said the finalists included Skye Sullivan and Poppy Hunt-Morris in the 0-5 years age category; Taylor Berthelsen and Amelia Nesterowich in 6-12 years; and Taelah Rowe and Jaguar Welch in 13-17 years.

A presentation ceremony was held at Hervey Bay Library on Monday, November 28, where the Mayor presented finalists with certificates and the winners also received $50 gift cards.

“Thanks to everyone who took the time to create a design and enter the competition,” Cr Seymour said.

“The new cards are being ordered and will be available at all five Fraser Coast Libraries branches in Hervey Bay, Maryborough, Tiaro, Howard and Burrum Heads next year.”

Fraser Coast Libraries receives financial assistance from the Queensland Government through the State Library of Queensland.