FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 12/03/2025
For further information, contact:
Susan Scully Petroni
City of Framingham Public Information Officer
spetroni@framinghamma.gov
508-782-8629
Framingham Public Library Unveils New Community-Designed Library Cards; Contest Winners Announced
FRAMINGHAM - The Framingham Public Library is excited to announce the winners of its 2025 Library Card Design Contest and the release of three limited-edition library cards featuring artwork created by local residents.
A panel of judges, City of Framingham Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Officer Jessie Edwards, Danforth Art Director Jessica Roscio, Library Trustee Cynthia MacLean, artist Samela St. Pierre, and City of Framingham Public Information Officer Susan Scully Petroni, reviewed all entries and selected three finalists in each age category.
Community members then voted for their favorites, and the winners were announced at a celebration held on December 1, 2025, at the main Framingham Public Library.
Contest Winners & Finalists
Ages 11 & Under
• Jiyeon Hong
• Martin Artano
• Winner: Riley Kent, a third grader
Ages 12–17
• Beatriz Almeida
• Keenan Tiede
• Winner: Emmie Brody-Todd, a seventh grader
Ages 18+
• Teresa Gotal
• Chuck Matzker
• Winner: Makayla Hicks
“These designs truly capture the imagination and talent of our community,” said Library Director Dawn Dellasanta. “We are thrilled to showcase artwork created by residents of all ages, and we hope these limited-edition cards inspire even more people to explore the many resources and opportunities the library offers.”
Each winning design has been printed in a limited run, 500 cards per design, and will be available only while supplies last.
The new special edition cards are now available at both the Main Library and the McAuliffe Branch.
• New to the library? This is the perfect time to sign up for your first card.
• Already a cardholder? You can upgrade to one of these unique designs.
To receive any of the new cards, patrons are asked to donate a can or bag of pet food. Once these cards are gone, they are gone for good.
For more information, please visit the Framingham Public Library or call 508-532-5570.
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