Two local children will see their very own designs adorn new junior library cards after they won a competition run by the Council.

Budding young artists were asked to come up with imaginative designs for new Perth & Kinross children’s library cards earlier this year. There were two categories: under-5s and Primary 1-7s.

With almost 300 entries it was a tough task for the judges Liz Conacher, from the Council’s Arts Development team, and local artist Julian Jardine.

They eventually chose two winners – Jamie Syme, aged 5, from Kinross, and Joseph Ruddy, aged 9, from Aberfeldy.

Joseph came up with a colourful design of an owl reading a book, whilst Jamie came up with an all-action superhero theme.

You can see pictures of the boys with their winning designs here.

The two lucky winners will see their artwork on the new junior library cards from Monday 12th November. The cards are sure to be snapped up quickly, so all children are invited to visit their local library whether they are already library members and would like a free replacement card, or if they wish to join up for the very first time.

Lifelong Learning Convenor, Councillor Bob Band, said: “Congratulations to Jamie and Joseph on their winning designs. Their entries are both fantastic, and exactly what we were looking for to brighten up our junior library cards. I hope the boys really enjoy seeing their artwork on the new cards.

“I’d like to thank everyone who sent in a design for the competition. I know the judges had a difficult task time picking the winners as the standard of entries was so high.”