Vote For Forest Hills Library's Display In NYC Contest

FOREST HILLS, NY — The Forest Hills branch of the Queens Public Library has 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.

In its display, the Forest Hills library highlighted the Queens Public Library card, calling it the best tool for discovering arts and culture.

"With your QPL card, you can check out books, search the web, and explore New York City's museums with Culture Pass," Forest Hills library staff wrote. "Find Culture Pass brochures and books that highlight different aspects of arts and culture on our display in the Forest Hills Library children's room, decorated with tools used to create arts and culture, like paintbrushes, pencils, musical instruments, and more!"

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.