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The Bartlesville Public Library has released information for its 2021 LEGO Creations Contest.

Contestants will build their LEGO creations at home using their own LEGOs, abiding by the rules and criteria noted on the registration form.  They will then drop off their entries at the library any time between April 19^th and April 21^st at noon.  After the projects are allowed to quarantine for 72 hours, private judging will take place on Saturday, April 24^th.

“This is where things will be a little different than usual,” says Youth Services Librarian, Laura Pryce.  “We will not have a public viewing or awards ceremony this year, as this always attracts quite a crowd, and we’re not yet ready to put that many people into a small room together.  I’m disappointed but very grateful that we’re able to host this event again!” Judging the contest, based on a numerical rating system in three categories, will be Eric Randall of Tri-County Technology Center, George Halkiades, retired engineer and a mentor for the local FIRST Robotics Team 2165, and John Gorman of Gorman Construction. 

Winning entries will be featured in the library’s lobby display case from April 25^th through April 30^th.

The contest is free. Participants will be divided into three age groups: Pre-K through 4th grade, 5th grade through 8th grade, and 9th grade and up, including adults of all ages.  First, second and third place prizes will be awarded in each category with one overall grand prize being awarded.  Winners will receive some of the latest and greatest LEGO kits available, which are generously funded by the Bartlesville Friends of the Library.

Prizes will be awarded for:

• Category 1 (PreK through 4th Grade) - 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place
• Category 2 (5th through 8th Grade) - 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place
• Category 3 (9th through Adult) - 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place

Rules and entry forms can be found on the BPL's Facebook page.