Download the complete schedule HERE.
- Grade: K-12
- Deadline: April 12, 2024
- Awards Ceremony: May 2
- Entry Form
- Winner's Booklet
- Grade: 3 - 12
- Deadline: TBA
- Awards Ceremony:TBA
- Entry Form
- Winner's Booklet
Topic: Describe an adventure in your alternate dimension or parallel universe.
- Grade: PreK-12
- Deadline: Feb. 9, 2024
- Awards Ceremony: April 3
- Entry Form: Download here.
- Winners Booklet
Contest Rules
Draw your own Dr. Seuss character and write a brief description of your character. All participants must be residents of Pueblo County.
Prizes
1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prizes will be awarded in the following categories: Kindergarten, first grade, second grade, third grade, fourth grade, fifth grade, middle school, and high school.
Awards Ceremony
Winners will be honored at an awards ceremony at the Rawlings Library. Winning entries will be on display at the awards ceremony.
Auxiliary aides and interpreter services are available, with a one-week notice, to individuals with disabilities by calling 553- 0227.
Entry Submission
Entries may be submitted to any Pueblo library location. Mail or deliver to Rawlings Library, 100 E. Abriendo Ave., Pueblo, CO 81004 Attn: Community Relations. Call 719-562-5600 for more information.
- Grade: 4-12 grade
- Deadline: Feb. 16, 2024
- Award Ceremony: April 8, 6p.m.
- Entry Form
- Winner's Booklet
How to submit entries: Drop off at any library location, submit online, or mail to:
Pueblo City-County Library District
Attn: Community Relations
100 E. Abriendo Ave.
Pueblo, CO 81004
Essay length:
300-500 words for grades 4-5
400-700 words for grades 6-8
500-1,000 words for grades 9-12
Format: One copy of entry with entry form stapled in top, left-hand corner. All entries must be typed.
Judging
Pueblo Home of the Heroes Association Judging Committee will award first, second, and third place in each category, 4-5 grade, 6-8 grade and 9-12 grade. All participants will receive a certificate of participation.
Prizes
Winners will receive a booklet of the winning entries, a certificate of achievement and a cash prize!
1st Place - $100, 2nd Place - $75, 3rd Place - $50
Awards ceremony
April 8, 2024 at 6 p.m.
Rawlings Library, Ryals Grand Event Space - 4th floor
100 E. Abriendo Ave.
Pueblo, CO 81004
The Pueblo City-County Library District invites all teachers in Pueblo County to nominate the student in your classroom whose reading skills have shown the most improvement for a Most Improved Reader Award.
- Grade: 2 to adult
- Deadline: March 29, 2024
- Awards Ceremony: May 1
- Entry Form
- Winner's Booklet
- Grade: 2 to adult
- Deadline: Oct. 27, 2023
- Award Ceremony: Nov. 30
- Entry Form
- Winner's Booklet
Design one of these winter favorites and write a brief description about your creation!