Politics & Government

The Library Hosts Three Contests to Test Your Skills and Knowledge

Win great prizes at the Brighton District Library.

You Choose Who Wins the Oscar Winners

Stop by the library and pick up an Oscar ballot sheet of the 2012 Oscar nominees. Indicate who you think the winners in each category will be (best supporting actress, best supporting actor, best actress, best actor, best director and music-original score), then write your name and contact information on the back of the ballot, and hand it in to the reference desk by 5:00 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 26. One lucky contestant will win a $50 SPA finder gift card! The winner will be announced Tuesday, Feb. 28. Limit one ballot per person. Ages 18 and older may participate.

Picture This! Teen Photography Contest

Put your photographic skills to the test with this fun contest. Photos must be submitted by Monday, Feb. 27.

For those needing inspiration or ideas, register for Picture This! a photography workshop, Feb. 25 from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Meet local photographer Jen Prouty who will give creative tips on how to take great digital photos.

You can participate in the contest even if you’re unable to attend the Picture This! workshop. Email your favorite digital photo to Anne Cnockaert, Teen Services Librarian, at annec@brightonlibrary.info by Feb. 27. Attach the photo as a JPG file and include your name, age, phone number, and a title/brief description of your image. The contest is open to teens ages 11-18. Once submitted, all images will be posted on the teen portion of the library’s website (no personal information will be included).

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Online voting will take place Wednesday, Feb. 29 through March 2. Winners will be announced March 5, 2012. Prizes are: 1st Place $25 Target gift card; 2nd Place: $10 Target gift card; Honorable Mentions: Cold Stone Creamery Sunday certificates.

Leap into a Great Book Facebook Event

Looking for a good book? Join us at the library for a special leap-year edition of our Facebook Readers’ Advisory event, Wednesday, Feb. 29 between 1:30pm and 3:30 p.m. Simply log onto the Brighton District Library Facebook page, post the last three books you’ve enjoyed, and a group of librarians will suggest your next favorite. One lucky participant will win a $25 Amazon.com gift card.

For information about these contests, call the Library, 810-229-6571, ext. 227 or visit our website www.brightonlibrary.info. The Brighton District Library is located at 100 Library Drive, Brighton. Ages 18 and older may participate.


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