Jan 22, 2026 Whitestown Community Zine Project to Celebrate America’s 250th
Whitestown Community Zine
What is the Whitestown Community Zine?
In honor of America’s 250th anniversary, the Whitestown Branch invites you to take part in a year-long creative project that celebrates the past, present, and future of Whitestown! Together, we’ll create three community zines that capture our stories, our town, and our hopes for what lies ahead. At the end of the year, the completed zines will be available to view at the Whitestown Branch.
Each zine will focus on a unique theme:
- Share Your Story (January-April): Tell the story of yourself, your family, or your culture through words or at. Submission deadline: May 1.
- What Whitestown Means to You (May-August): Reflect on what makes Whitestown special and meaningful to you. Submission deadline: Sep. 1.
- Whitestown’s Future (September-November): Imagine your vision for Whitestown’s future. Submission deadline: Nov. 1.
What Is a Zine?
Short for “magazine,” zines are small, self-published collections of writing, drawings, photos, or other art, usually created by hand or digitally.
Why Zines?
Zines are creative, personal, and accessible. They can be as simple or elaborate as you like—whether handwritten, collaged, drawn, or digital. Because anyone can make one, zines are a powerful way for communities to document their voices, share unique perspectives, and preserve local history in their own words and images.
How to Participate
- Create 1-2 pages for one or all zine themes using this List of Prompts.
- Take a look at the Submission Guidelines.
- You can create your zine pages at home or at the library by attending all-ages workshops in January, May, and September or age-specific workshops for children, teens, and adults throughout the year.
We’re excited to celebrate the past, present and future of Whitestown with you all through this project!