While we sincerely apologize for this unforeseen disruption, rest assured that our libraries are here to help you access resources through alternate methods. We encourage you to utilize the mobile version of our website at www.lincc.org
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Young artists in grades 6-12 are invited to submit their original artwork,
December 1 - January 15, for this year’s Summer Reading theme: Read, Renew, Repeat. The winner receives a $100 cash gift card, and their artwork will be featured countywide on Summer Reading materials for 2024.
Each year libraries in Clackamas County look for help from local teens to design the Teen Summer Reading artwork. Young artists, ages 12-18, can submit their original artwork for this year’s theme: Find Your Voice!
The winning entry will receive a $100 cash gift card and may be used countywide on 2023 Summer Reading materials. Honorable mention prizes will be awarded to an artist from grade 6-8 (age 11-13) and to an artist from grade 9-12 (age 14-18).
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2021 Teen Summer Reading
The 2021 Libraries in Clackamas County (LINCC) Teen Summer Reading Artwork Contest will include artwork submitted between Saturday, January 2, and Sunday, January 31. No entries will be accepted after that date. The winning design will be used for all countywide 2021 LINCC Teen Summer Reading program materials, such as posters, forms, flyers, etc.
What types of artwork are eligible?
The artwork must represent the Teen Summer Reading theme Reading Colors Your World in imagery only. Artwork must contain no words.
Design must include artwork on 8 ½” x 11” paper or digitally sized to those dimensions.
Designs must be the original work of the entrant.
Designs should be in color.
Computer-generated images may be used, but all components must be completely original. You may not use any copied images.
Limit two (2) entries per contestant.
What are the awards?
A prize will be awarded for First Place. Honorable Mentions may also be recognized.
Artwork may be showcased on the lincc.org website and/or websites belonging to LINCC member libraries for up to one (1) year.
First Prize: $100 Cash Gift Card
Possible Honorable Mention: $25 Cash Gift Card
How will awards be determined?
Entries will be vetted for adherence to eligibility standards and usability by LINCC staff. Pieces that are considered acceptable will be judged by a panel of librarians and participants of Teen Library Councils from LINCC member libraries. Judging will take place in early March. Award(s) will be announced Monday, March 15, 2021. The decision of the judges is final.
Who can enter?
Eligibility is limited to amateur artists ages 12-18, or 6th to 12th grade students, at the time of submission. Officers, employees and representatives of LINCC, the thirteen LINCC member libraries and their immediate families, employees of any sponsor and their immediate families are ineligible to participate. LINCC shall have the right to verify, in its sole judgment, entrant and winner eligibility. The contest is void where prohibited.
Are there different entry and prize categories by age?
No. All entrants must be ages 12-18, or 6th to 12th grade students, at the time of submission.
How many designs may I submit?
Up to two (2) designs may be submitted by a single individual during the contest period. Individuals submitting more than the limit will have all entries disqualified.
How must the designs be submitted?
A photo or digital copy of the design should be uploaded/submitted through the form at this link: Lincc.org/teenart. KEEP YOUR ORIGINAL ARTWORK. Finalists may be required to submit original artwork for higher quality scanning. Contact your local library with any questions. Entries must be received by January 31, 2021.
What rights will LINCC retain in submitted designs?
Your entry to the contest constitutes a grant from you to LINCC of a free perpetual non-exclusive license authorizing your design to be displayed by LINCC or by third parties with LINCC’s permission, to be used on the LINCC website, and to be used in LINCC advertisements and other LINCC promotional materials. All entries must be free of claims and rights of third parties. LINCC reserves the right to make minor modifications to art and context. LINCC is not responsible for damage to or theft of artwork. Submitted artwork will not be returned.
What right will entrants retain?
Entrants retain all other rights to future use of their artwork except as specified.
May entrants sell their design?
Yes, but the purchaser must be advised that LINCC retains the rights enumerated in “WHAT RIGHTS WILL LINCC RETAIN IN SUBMITTED DESIGNS?”
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| We miss you! As uncertainties continue to abound in the wake of COVID-19, one thing is certain: LINCC library staff miss interacting with our community members. We wanted to provide updates as our cities and Clackamas County continue to progress through the Governor’s Reopening Oregon framework. Remote library offeringsYour LINCC libraries have been creatively modifying the delivery of our services in order to reach you where you are. Some of the changes we’ve made include:
Preparing to reopen in phasesWe are working to gradually and safely resume library services, following Governor Brown’s phased re-opening strategy. As these plans develop, we will share key dates and information to help you reconnect with your favorite library as smoothly as possible.You can help!We are all working hard to provide you with items you still have on hold. If you are no longer interested in your held items, please log into your account at lincc.org and cancel your holds. And for the items you do still want, we thank you for your patience as we work to get those delivered.All LINCC libraries will be accepting returns at their book drops starting June 15th. If you are able, we encourage you to start returning your checked-out items now. Please contact your local LINCC library for information on book drop hours. Extending Due DatesIn order to help you stay close to home and reduce unnecessary travel, we have made the following changes to due dates.
Stay in touch with usYour LINCC library staff miss you, and we want to know how we can better serve you in these unprecedented times. Please stay in touch with us. Visit lincc.org for contact information and telephone service hours by library.We encourage you to follow your local LINCC library on social media for the most up-to-date information and resources. You can also visit the Library Status Updates page for the latest status updates regarding your LINCC library. Stay healthy. We are all looking forward to welcoming you back to our facilities and providing your family with a safe library experience as soon as we can. Sincerely, Canby Public Library Estacada Public Library Gladstone Public Library Happy Valley Library Lake Oswego Public Library Milwaukie Ledding Library Molalla Public Library Oak Lodge Public Library Oregon City Public Library Sandy and Hoodland Public Libraries West Linn Public Library Wilsonville Public Library LINCC Library Services - Network, a division of Clackamas County's Business and Community Services Department |
