The Alameda Free Library is giving Peep-le of all ages an excuse to play with their food! For this annual contest, design and construct a diorama featuring Peeps marshmallows as the characters. Dioramas should be the size of a shoebox and can be based on any family-friendly book, movie, television show, or other theme. Use recycled materials, magazines, paint, pipe cleaners, and other craft supplies to create your Peeps-terpiece! There should be at least one Peep in your diorama. 

Pick up a Peeps Diorama Kit:
Starting April 6, you can pick up a free Peeps Diorama Kit with craft supplies that will help you design a peep-tastic diorama. Kits are available at the Main Library’s reference desk on the 2nd Floor. Supplies are limited but you can enter the contest using your own supplies as well. Peeps in the Kit are not edible!

Submit Entries:
Drop off your Peeps Diorama at the Main Library or submit a photo of your Peeps Diorama to [email protected] by April 16. Make sure to include the title of your diorama and your first name. 

Vote April 19- 25: Voting for the Peeple’s Choice Award will take place on the library’s website.

Rules:

-Diorama must include one or more Peeps.

-Any other food or candy, besides Peeps, are not allowed in diorama.

-Entries must be family friendly.

-Entries must have been constructed in 2023.

-Entry base must be no larger than a shoebox and must be freestanding.

-Entries must be submitted to the Main Library reference desk (second floor) or emailed with a photo of the diorama attached to [email protected] by April 16. Make sure to include the title of your diorama and your first name. The Peeple’s Choice Award Winner will be announced April 28.

-Teamwork welcome! This is fun for the whole family, all ages are invited to participate.

All entries must follow the guidelines to be eligible for the Peeple’s Choice Award. Have fun getting creative with your Peeps!

The Main Library is located at 1550 Oak Street and is served by AC Transit routes 21 and 51A. The entrance is wheel-chair accessible. Bicycle parking racks are available. For more information about library programs, please visit the library's website or contact the library at 510-747-7700.

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