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Mercer County Library’s Annual Photo Contest

The theme of this year’s contest is “Happiness is…” 

Submit a photo entry and win fabulous prizes! Prize-winning entries and select photo entries will be displayed in the 2021 Virtual Exhibition hosted on this webpage after the submission deadline—so keep this page bookmarked! The name of the photographer and the title of each photo will be displayed with the photo.

Click here to read Contest details and rules or continue reading below

 

Prizes

Barnes and Noble Gift Cards will be given out to the top three (3) winners, along with three (3) honorable mentions. The value of the gift cards are as follows:

  • 1st prize: $50.00
  • 2nd prize: $40.00
  • 3rd prize: $30.00
  • Honorable Mentions: $20

 

Rules

Who can enter: All patrons with a valid Mercer County Library card – professional photographers are excluded.

Photos will be judged on quality, creativity, and its ability to relate to the theme.

All photo entries must be original photographs – no Photoshop or equivalent.

Format: Photographs should be in digital format and no more than 1 MB in size.

Submissions: Submit your photo as a jpeg attachment emailed to contests@mcl.org with the subject “Amateur Photo Contest”. Please include your:

  • Name
  • Address
  • Phone Number
  • Email
  • Submission Title: Using no more than six words, complete the caption: “Happiness is …..”

Number of submissions: One entry per person

Submission Deadline: August 15, 2021

Any questions can be directed to contests@mcl.org. 

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There are Three Ways to Apply

  • Apply online
  • Call 609-278-5041 to request an application by mail.
  • Complete an application at 875 New Willow Street, Trenton, NJ.

For more information or to check application status, please call our dedicated leasing hotline at 609-278-5041.

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Getting Started

To begin the application process, you need:

  • Social Security number of other acceptable proof of citizenship.
  • Names and dates of birth of all family members to live in household

If you need help for any reason including literacy, language, vision or other disabilities, we’re here to walk you through the process! Call us at 609-278-5041.

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The Application Process

Complete your pre-application

During this phase, we confirm your eligibility with a series of background questions so we can place you on the list for one of our communities.

Complete your full application

When you are at the top of the housing list, we work with you to confirm all HUD and THA eligibility factors. All adult family members living in household must complete personal declaration and information release forms. Then you get to meet with THA staff to review, finalize and sign your application. Once you’re approved, we can schedule your move in!

If you need help for any reason including literacy, language, vision or other disabilities, we’re here to walk you through the process! Call us at 609-278-5041.