Contests

We love to celebrate the talents of local residents by hosting contests throughout the year!

CPL's Book to Photo Contest

Books have a way of telling their stories in so many ways, why not through photography. Get creative and capture your interpretation of your favourite book in a photo and enter CPL’s Book to Photo Contest. Remember to visit the library’s catalogue if you don’t have a copy at home.

Contest guidelines:

1 entry per person
Opens: January 11, 2021
Closes: February 28, 2021
Copy of book to be included in photo
Each submission to include a description how the photo tells the story/message of the book (140 words max)
Age categories: children: 6 to 12 years of age; teen: 13 to 17 years of age; adult: 18+ years of age
Cash prizes for 1^st $100, 2^nd $75 and 3^rd $50 to be awarded in each of the 3 age categories
Judging criteria is based on concept originality
Sponsored by Friends of Caledon Public Library

Please complete the following form to enter the CPL’s Book to Photo Contest. Submissions will be accepted from January 11 – February 28, 2021.

Enter CPL's Book to Photo Contest
Date*
Date Format: MM slash DD slash YYYY

Name*
First Last
Address
Street Address Address Line 2 City Province Postal Code

Email*

Phone*
Age Category*
Children: 6 to 12 years of age
Teen: 13 to 17 years of age
Adult: 18+ years of age
Title of Photo*
Description of Photo*
Describe how the photo depicts the story/message of the book (140 words max)
Consent*
I agree the photo uploaded has been taken by me and where necessary, I have received expressed consent of all persons appearing in photo. Upon submission, I grant to Caledon Public Library the royalty-free right to use your entry in any medium. I understand that all entries that are posted on the Caledon Public Library website and related social media sites may be available to be viewed by anyone with access to the Internet. Caledon Public Library is authorized to collect personal information under the authority of the Library Act and section 26© of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Personal information is collected for the purposes of Library services promotion and contacting prize winners. Any personal information collected during this contest will not be shared with third parties. For questions regarding the collection of personal information, please contact the Manager of Communications & Community Development, 905-857-1400 x228.
Book to Photo Contest sponsored by Friends of Caledon Public Library
Yes, I would like to receive updates from Friends of Caledon Public Library
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Upload Photo*
REMEMBER! The book needs to be in the photo.
Accepted file types: jpg, gif, png, pdf.
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Elizabeth Scavetta Memorial
Teen Short Story Contest

Caledon Public Library celebrates the 18th anniversary of the Elizabeth Scavetta Memorial teen Short Story Contest and the talents of young aspiring writers.

Maximum 1,500 words
2 entries per participant
Word count must be included in submission(s)
Typed digital submissions accepted only

This contest was named in memory of Elizabeth Scavetta, a promising, gifted young writer who placed first in the inaugural Caledon Public Library Teen Short Story Contest in 2003. Elizabeth’s winning story can be read here.

2020 Elizabeth Scavetta Memorial Teen Short Story Contest Winners

1st place: Popular by Saskia Coosa
2nd place: A Fake Death Turned Real by Neela Jalilian
3rd place: The Writer by Lukas Coosa

Please complete the following form to enter the Elizabeth Scavetta Memorial Teen Short Story Contest. Submissions will be accepted from October 17,2020 – January 30,2021.

Enter the Elizabeth Scavetta Memorial Short Story Contest
Name*
First Last
Email*

Phone*
Are you between the ages of 13-17?
Yes
No
Story Title*
Word Count*
File*
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