Library Friends of San Diego County

The Library Friends of San Diego County (LFSDC), an umbrella organization of Friends of the Library groups of the branches of the San Diego County Library, invite students and adults countywide to think about the question “Are books obsolete?” and share their thoughts in an essay contest, with entries due at any branch of the San Diego County Library by Saturday, April 30. Essays should not exceed 500 words. Each participant is allowed one entry.

Judging will take place in two age categories: 1) students through grade 12, and 2) adults.

The first-place winner in each of the two divisions will receive $100, second-place winners $50, and third-place winners $25. All six winners will also be recognized at an official televised meeting of the County Board of Supervisors.

Judging will be done on the basis of presentation, originality, and correctness.

Entrants will be asked to allow their essays to be published by the library and media in support of library promotion. Full credit will be given to the authors. All entrants will receive a certificate of participation suitable for framing.

Entry forms are available online at http://www.sdcl.org and at all branches of the San Diego County Library.