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The Cardboard Challenge

Fresno County Public Library is pleased to announce, along with the Fresno Art Museum and Fresno Ideaworks, the inaugural Cardboard Challenge for Fresno County youth.

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bullet What is the Cardboard Challenge?

The Cardboard Challenge is an annual event where children worldwide use their imaginations to produce creations out of cardboard and recycled materials.

plane Who can participate?

All youth can participate in 3 age groups: K-3, 4-6, 7-12.

plane What are the prizes?

One winner from each age group will receive a Maker Kit. Winners will also have their creations showcased at the Fresno Art Museum’s Mini-Maker Faire on April 12, in addition to Fresno Ideaworks Day at Chuckchansi Park on April 27. Be sure to check out all three winners at these events.

plane Who gets to pick the winners?

You do! Photos of all the cardboard creations will be posted to the Fresno County Public Library’s Facebook Page in the Cardboard Challenge album. Entries with the most likes become the winners.

plane Cardboard Challenge Participating Libraries:

Caruthers
Wednesday • February 26
1 pm - 5 pm		 Reedley
Saturday • February 15
2 pm - 4 pm
Easton
Wednesday • February 19
3 pm - 5pm		 Sanger
Wednesday • February 19
2 pm - 4 pm
Fig Garden
Wednesdays • February 5, 12, 19, 26
10 am - 5 pm
-DROP IN BASIS-		 San Joaquin
Saturday • February 8
10 am - 2 pm
-DROP IN BASIS-
Orange Cove
Wednesday • February 26
3 pm - 5 pm		 Sunnyside
Saturday • February 8
12 pm - 4 pm
-DROP IN BASIS-
Parlier
Saturday • February 22
11 am - 1 pm		 Tranquillity
Saturday • February 8
10 am - 2 pm
-DROP IN BASIS-

 

Come pick up supplies at the following branches to work on Cardboard Challenge projects at home February 2 thru 28:

Projects must be turned in by March 3rd at 5 pm.  Voting for the wining project will end on Monday, March 8th at 5 pm

If this video doesn't inspire you, what will?