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Bookmark Contest Winners Announced
Nov 3, 2006 INFORMATION RELEASE Media Contact: Heather O'Connell (239) 461-2924 or hoconnell@leegov.com Fort Myers, FLA., November 3, 2006 – Hundreds of children around Southwest Florida participated in this year's Design a Bookmark contest at the Lee County Library System. Children in grades 3- 5 were invited to create a bookmark with the theme: "More Books, Please!" This year's winners have been selected and will be honored with special receptions at their libraries. All the children who participated are invited to see their bookmarks on display at their library during Children's Book Week This year's winners are:
The first place winners from all library locations will be honored at a special reception on Friday, November 17 at 6:30 p.m. at the Barnes & Noble store in Fort Myers. Library staffers say the reception is an exciting event for the children and their families. "Teachers frequently attend to support their students and many of our children's library staff will be on hand." said Community Relations Coordinator, Heather O'Connell. Each winner receives a Barnes & Noble gift certificate as well as a certificate honoring them for their winning design, and a supply of his/her bookmarks. The evening also supports the Southwest Florida Reading Festival. On Friday evening only, Barnes & Noble shoppers who present Reading Festival vouchers will have a portion of their purchase price donated to the event. Vouchers will be available at all Lee County Library System locations prior to the reception.
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