Competitions & Contests
COMPETITIONS & CONTESTS
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for KIDS, TEENS, FAMILIES, AND SCHOOLS!
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(Ages 6-15): Kid’s Q competition
The 10th Annual Sip & Swine BBQ Festival’s Kid’s Q competition will take place on March 8, 2025, at Coolray Field in Lawrenceville, Georgia. Young grillers ages 6-10 and 11-15 can compete in their respective age brackets, cooking ground beef entries large enough for six samples. Each Kid’s Q team has a $25 entry fee, and participants must follow specific guidelines for a fun and fair competition.
EVENT DATE: MARCH 8, 2025
(Grades 1-8): 8th Annual Olifer Math Competition
For Grades 1-8
Limited Spots – Register Soon!
DEADLINE TO REGISTER: MARCH 15, 2025
March Mathness: Jeopardy Edition at the Library
“Join us for March Mathness, where you can put your math skills to the test in a fun, competitive atmosphere! Participants will engage in a jeopardy-style game, answering questions that challenge their mathematical knowledge. It’s a great opportunity to learn, collaborate, and show off your math prowess while enjoying a spirited competition with friends. Don’t miss out on the chance to win prizes and celebrate your love for math.”
EVENT DATE: MARCH 20, 2025
(Grades K-5): Doodle for Google
“Artists create their Doodles using any materials they want. From crayons, clay, to found objects. This year, we’re welcoming more mediums of digital art, including virtual reality paintings, videos of stop-motion, songs, and poems.”
DEADLINE: MARCH 21, 2025
Sidewalk Chalk Contest at Multiple Library Locations
(THIS IS DURING SPRING BREAK)
“Use chalk to draw a piece of art inspired by a book on the sidewalk!
One winner from each category and from each branch:
FAMILIES: includes kids of any age plus at least one adult 18+
TEENS: Ages 13-18, working without an adult
Winners will be determined on site and take home prizes!”
Participating Library Locations: Buford-Sugar Hill, Duluth, Five Forks, Hamilton Mill, Lawrenceville, Lilburn. & Snellville
Event Link
EVENT DATE: Tuesday, April 8, 2025 (2:00pm-4:00pm)
Learning Labs 2025 Game Jam
This Year’s Theme: A Delicate Balance
Create your own epic adventure in this year’s Game Jam! 
Submissions will be accepted until Friday, April 18th.
DEADLINE: APRIL 18, 2025
Family Trivia Night: Now That’s What I Call Music… Trivia!
“Join us for a Music-themed trivia night! We’ll have friendly competition and a variety of flavored pretzels to snack on!
Always have that one song stuck in your head? Do you know ALL of the lyrics? Join us for a music-themed trivia night, where we’ll have friendly competition and some delicious pretzels to snack on.
Battle it out to see who will become Grayson’s Trivia Champions!”
When: Wednesday, April 30, 2025 (6-7pm)
Where: Grayson Branch, 700 Grayson Pkwy, Grayson, GA
EVENT DATE: APRIL 30, 2025
(Grades K-3): 2025 PBS KIDS Writers Contest
“GPB’s 2025 PBS KIDS Writers Contest is open! Submit your original story and illustrations by April 30, 2025.”
DEADLINE: APRIL 30, 2025
(Graded 5-8): 3M Young Scientist Challenge
The 3M Young Scientist Challenge is an annual competition inviting students in grades 5–8 to submit a 1–2 minute video presenting an innovative solution to a real-world problem. Participants have the opportunity to win a $25,000 grand prize, the title of “America’s Top Young Scientist,” and a mentorship with a 3M scientist. The 2025 challenge is open from January 8 to May 1, 2025.
DEADLINE: May 1, 2025
Family Trivia
“Team trivia is a great way to bond with your family and learn fun facts! Answer questions and compete against other families to win the prize! Space is limited, so please arrive a little early to ensure you have a space.
Come up with a team name and get the party started! Families will compete and answer fun trivia questions while working together. Space is limited to 6 families, so please arrive early to make sure you have a seat!”
When: Thursday, May 22, 2025 (1pm-2pm)
Where: Lawrenceville Library Branch, 1001 Lawrenceville Hwy, Lawrenceville
EVENT DATE: May 22, 2025
(High School+): Annual Jane Austen Essay Contest
The Jane Austen Society of North America (JASNA) hosts an annual essay contest to promote the study and appreciation of Jane Austen’s works among students worldwide. The 2025 contest invites participants to analyze a specific element from Austen’s novels—such as a word, motif, symbol, or activity—by examining its use in two contrasting or complementary scenes, and discussing the roles it plays and Austen’s intent. Submissions are due by June 2, 2025, and winners in high school, college/university, and graduate divisions will receive scholarships, JASNA memberships, and other prizes
DEADLINE: June 2, 2025
Kids 13+ – Ranger Rick Photo Contest
Kids 13 and under can enter any nature-themed photo they’ve taken on their own using a camera or phone camera app. Every month, winners will be selected by the judges and posted on the contest homepage in the Recent Contest Winners slideshow. Online winners will be in the running for Ranger Rick’s “Your Best Shots” Magazine Award. Magazine Award winners will be selected three times each year for publication in Ranger Rick magazine’s December–January, April, and August issues.
DEADLINE: ONGOING
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