Vote For Bayside, Douglaston Libraries In NYC Display Contest

BAYSIDE-DOUGLASTON, NY — The Bayside and Douglaston/Little Neck branches of the Queens Public Library have entered a citywide book display contest — and New Yorkers will have a say in the winner.

Over 130 library branches across the city's three systems have entered the contest, which is hosted by Culture Pass, an initiative that gives library cardholders access to cultural institutions.

The public can view and vote for the displays here through Nov. 12, at which point those with the most votes will move to a final round of judging, organizers said.

Judges will select first place and runner-up winners for each library system — the New York Public Library, the Brooklyn Public Library and the Queens Public Library — and an overall best-of-show display, organizers said.

The Bayside branch of the Queens Public Library chose "Autumn in New York" for its theme, and staff miniaturized their favorite Culture Pass destinations.

"From enjoying the foliage while taking a stroll through Queens Botanical Gardens to going on a date night at the MET, autumn truly is the kick-off to a beautiful holiday season in the best city in the world," Bayside library staff wrote. "What better way to enjoy the big apple than utilizing all the benefits the Culture Pass gives us?"

Meanwhile, the Douglaston/Little Neck branch sought to highlight the Korean, Chinese, African-American, Italian, Greek, Native American, Middle Eastern, Jewish, Latin American and other immigrant communities that call Queens home through its display.

"We used various ethnic fabrics to show how these cultures co-exist and form the unique fabric of the American society," Douglaston/Little Neck library staff wrote.

The judging panel includes New York City Department of Cultural Affairs Commissioner Gonzalo Casals, Artist and Founder of The Free Black Women's Library Ola RonkeAkinmowo, Children's Book Author and Illustrator Pat Cummings, Charles H. Revson Foundation President Julie Sandorf, and Improv Everywhere Founder Charlie Todd.