A Lakeview Centennial High School student is making her mark across Garland, one library card at a time.

Rachel Kreiner, a junior at LCHS, recently won the Garland Public Library’s Library Card Design Contest. Her artwork is now featured on a limited-edition card available at every Garland Public Library location.

Her design reflects both creativity and connection. A cozy library scene comes to life with four black cats inspired by her own pets, along with details that highlight the Garland community.

“I wanted to make it look like a little library,” Rachel said. “And the cats on the card are actually my cats.”

Rachel discovered the contest through the LCHS library, where librarian Allison Weld worked closely with art teachers to encourage students to participate. With support from art teachers, more students jumped in and submitted designs.

“Rachel’s design really captured what the library is all about,” Weld said. “It highlights books and community in a way that stands out.”

Opportunities like this reflect the strong connection between Garland ISD libraries and the Garland Public Library system. Through shared resources, outreach, and programs like the design contest, students gain access to experiences that extend beyond campus.

“We want to support them because they support us,” Weld said.

Rachel says she approached her design with intention. She sketched several ideas, narrowed them down with input from friends, and used colored pencils to build depth and detail.

“Just making sure all the lines were right and building up the color took time,” she said.

When she learned she had won, the moment came as a surprise.

"I wasn’t expecting it,” she said. “It made me really happy.”

Now, her artwork is reaching readers across the city. Garland residents without a library card can get one for free, while current cardholders can purchase the limited-edition version for $2.

“It feels pretty good that my art is kind of everywhere,” Rachel said.

Meanwhile, at LCHS, Weld says the library has become a place where students gather, connect, and share ideas. That same sense of community now extends beyond campus through Rachel’s design.

Her artwork is turning a simple library card into a shared point of pride across Garland.