Loving Icarus

About a month ago, we sort of quietly asked our Facebook fans to vote for Icarus, the SFPL Blog, in Salem Press's Library Blog Awards. Thanks to the support of our readers, we've made the finals in the Local Blog category!

Please vote for us before June 1. And if you're so inclined, check out some of the other Library Blogs that made the finals. I think you'll see that Icarus is in good company.

Book Mark Design Contest Winners

In celebration of the City of Santa Fe’s 400th Anniversary, the Santa Fe Public Library sponsored a Book Mark Design Contest for children. The contest was underwritten through the generosity of the Friends of the Santa Fe Public Library. Over 200 children participated and created a bookmark using their unique vision of Santa Fe’s 400th anniversary. In the process these young artists learned of Santa Fe’s rich history and heritage. The 200 entries were submitted in five categories according to grade level.

The following children won in their category:

Preschool Category:
Isabella, age 3

Kindergarten Category:
Lola, age 5
School: Santa Fe School for the Arts & Sciences

Grades 1 & 2 Category:
Priscilla, Age 7
School: Home-Schooled

Grades 3 & 4 Category:
Kahlil, Age 8
School: E.J. Martinez

Grades 5 & 6 Category: TIE
Vanessa, age 11
School: Aspen Community Magnet School

Merced, age 12
School: Nava