Article submitted by MPL Public Service Librarian, Tony Plekan
Manitowoc Public Library is encouraging all local artists to create one-of-a-kind bookmark designs for Make Your Mark and Share Your Art Bookmark Decorating Program!
From Wednesday, April 15 through Friday, May 1, free blank bookmarks will be available at Manitowoc Public Library while supplies last! Everyone is welcome to have two blank bookmarks to decorate. Use markers, paint, colored pencils, glitter—anything you want to turn your bookmark into a spectacular masterpiece.
We encourage you to keep one for yourself, but also to make one for someone important to you. Share your artistic talent with a friend or family member—anyone you care about. You could say “Thank You!” to a teacher, coworker, or neighbor with the gift of art.
We also want to highlight your artistic ability. If you would like your artwork featured on our Facebook page, bring your bookmark to Comic Book Day on Saturday, May 2—any time from 9 AM-1 PM. We’ll post a picture of your design to our Facebook page. We would love to see your bookmark and learn who you’re giving it to!
You can also donate your bookmark to the Library. To donate, please return it to MPL by Friday, May 22. Please do not include any contact or personal information on the bookmark. All donated bookmarks will be given away for free during Summer Reading 2026. Your artwork will inspire and give joy to someone in our community.
Blank bookmarks are free and artists of all ages are encouraged to participate. Stop by any Manitowoc Public Library Service Desk to pick up your bookmarks starting on Wednesday, April 15.
We hope you have fun decorating your bookmarks! I know whoever you give your bookmark to will greatly appreciate you sharing your artwork with them.
