Local shutterbugs are encouraged to enter their Kansas-theme pictures in the second annual Kansas Day Photo Contest at the Hays Public Library.

All ages are welcome to participate in four different photo categories, according to Kansas Room librarian Lucia Flaim.  The categories are Nature, People, Limestone and Kansicana.

“The Kansicana category covers events, objects or activities that connect Kansans to their history or cultural heritage, ” said Flaim in a news release.

There are three age categories: 12 and under, 13-18, and 18 and older.  A panel of four judges will review and rank the entries. Photographs will be anonymous until after judging is complete. First-, second- and third-place winners will be selected for each submission category in each age group.

Entry rules and forms are available on the HPL website or at the library front desk.

All photos are due Jan. 18.

Winners will be notified by Jan. 24.  Participants will be invited to attend the closing show and Kansas Day award ceremony at 6 p.m. Jan. 29 in the Kansas Room of Hays Public Library