Alameda Library's Annual Peeps Diorama Contest Set To Launch In April

ALAMEDA, CA — Love them or hate them, Peeps — that sugary, cavity-inducing treat that shows up every spring — is the focus of Alameda Free Library's sweetest competition, the Peep Diorama Contest.

Held annually around Easter, the competition is open to all, the Alameda Free Library announced in a news release issued last week.

"The Alameda Free Library is giving Peep-le of all ages an excuse to play with their food," the news release said. "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," the library said.

Participants can pick up a free Peeps Diorama Kit with craft supplies that will them design a peep-tastic diorama beginning April 6. Kits will be available at the Main Library’s Reference Desk on the second floor.

Peeps Diorama Kits are limited but participants can enter the contest using their own supplies as well.

"Peeps in the Kit are not edible," the library said.

To submit a Peeps Diorama, bring it to the Main Library at 1550 Oak Street or submit a photo of your Peeps Diorama to refdesk@alamedaca.gov by April 16. Make sure to include the title of your diorama and your first name.

Vote April 19-25, 2023: Voting for the Peeple’s Choice Award will take place on the library’s website.

According to the library, each diorama must include one or more Peeps. No other food or candy, aside from the neon-colored, sugar coated marshmallow treats shaped like ducks and bunnies is allowed. Other rules are as follows"

• 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 refdesk@alamedaca.gov by April 16.
• Teamwork is welcome! This is fun for the whole family, all ages are invited to participate.

The Peeple’s Choice Award Winner will be announced April 28.

For more information about library programs, visit the Alameda Free Library here or call 510-747-7700.