“SUNSET ON 57TH”: The 2024 Mercer County Library System Amateur Photo Contest winning entry was taken by George Gerstein. Entries for this year’s contest will be accepted from August 11 through September 15.

The Mercer County Library System (MCLS) has announced the 2025 Amateur Photo Contest, inviting amateur photographers of all ages to share their unique perspective on this year’s theme: “Our Vibrant World.”

This year’s theme encourages residents to showcase the colorful, diverse, and dynamic moments that make our world extraordinary. Whether it’s the beauty of nature, the energy of community life, or the vivid details of everyday scenes, participants are asked to capture what “vibrant” means to them.

“It’s always a pleasure to view the incredible range of photos submitted by our talented residents,” said County Executive Dan Benson. “I can’t wait to see how the members of our community portray the vibrancy of our County and our world.”

The contest is open to all amateur photographers who live, work, or attend school in Mercer County. Entries will be accepted from Monday, August 11 through Monday, September 15. Submit your photograph to your local branch. A panel of judges from each branch will choose three photos, which will then be evaluated by a final panel. Prizes will be awarded for first, second, and third place.
For full contest guidelines and submission details, visit mcl.org.