¾«¶«Ó°Òµ readers can snag a splash of sixth‑grade creativity with limited‑edition ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ150 bookmarks available at all seven ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ Public Library branches now.
Each location features one of the winning designs created by ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ ISD sixth graders as part of the , held in celebration of the city’s 150th anniversary.
The designs will be available at the following branches:
- East Library and Recreation Center, 1817 New York Ave.
- Lauren Maqueda – Johns Elementary
- George W. Hawkes Downtown Library, 100 S. Center St.
- Cecilia Tran – JB Little Elementary
- Northeast Branch Library, 1905 Brown Blvd.
- Airiana Woods, Sherrod Elementary
- Ron Wright Lake ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ Branch Library, 4000 W. Green Oaks Blvd.
- Garrett Hosier, Little Elementary
- Southeast Branch Library, 900 S.E. Green Oaks Blvd.
- Atziry Martinez, Berry Elementary
- Southwest Branch Library, 3311 S.W. Green Oaks Blvd.
- Emilia Navarro, Remynse Elementary
- Woodland West Branch Library, 2837 W. Park Row Dr.
- Ximena Aldana – Berry Elementary
The bookmark series is part of the yearlong ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ150 celebration. Earlier this year, the City of ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ partnered with the ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ ISD to challenge sixth‑grade students to design bookmarks inspired by ¾«¶«Ó°Òµâ€™s history, future, landmarks and neighborhoods.
A panel of judges, including ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ Mayor Jim Ross and ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ ISD representatives, selected seven winners from entries submitted across the district. Designs were chosen for creativity, originality and how well they captured the spirit of the sesquicentennial. Students were recognized at the May 19, 2026, ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ City Council meeting.
With support from the , the winning bookmarks have been professionally reproduced for community-wide distribution. They will be available while supplies last. Along with the June 2 launch at all library branches, residents can also find a rotating selection of the seven bookmark designs at the Welcome Desk on the first floor of ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ City Hall located at 101 W. Abram St. Bookmarks will also be included in backpacks distributed during ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ ISD’s annual Back to School Kickoff in August, sharing ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ150 spirit with students and families across the city.
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