Youth Photography Contest

In celebration of the Month of the Military Child, Patch Library will be hosting its annual youth Photography Contest. 

📷 There will be 6 categories, including

• Portrait
• Action
• Animals
• Special Effects
• Landscape/Nature
• Macro/Still Life

and it is open to all school-aged children, and they will compete in different grade categories of 

• K-5th
• 6th - 8th
• 9th - 12th

Registration forms will be available at the library on Apr. 1.

Participants must submit their photos digitally to compete in the online contest and bring printed 8 x 10 inch photos to the library to display on the exhibition wall.

To submit your photo, please join Patch Library Facebook Group, navigate to Albums (located under Media/Photos) and upload your image to 2026 Youth Photo Contest Entries.

📣 Winners will be announced at the CYS Spring Fest on Saturday, Apr. 25.

First place winners for each category will receive a $50 gift certificate valid at our Patch Arts & Crafts Center.