Peeps Diorama Contest at the Alameda Free Library

PRESS RELEASE

 

March 29, 2017

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

Contact:

Hallie Fields, Teen Services Librarian, (510) 747-7780

Dawn Boyer, Librarian, (510) 747-7713

 

 

Peeps Diorama Contest at the Alameda Free Library

 

The Alameda Free Library is giving Peep-le of all ages an excuse to play with their food! 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! Marshmallow Peeps should be the only food substance included in the diorama, but you can color, paint, and alter the Peeps to fit your theme.

 

Please visit the Alameda Free Library website at https://alamedaca.gov/library for more information including submission guidelines and entry forms. All entries must follow the guidelines to be eligible for the Peeple’s Choice Award. This contest is open to all ages. Participants 13 and under must have a parent or guardian signature on the entry form to participate.

 

Diorama Workshop Tuesday, April 4, from 6-7 PM: The Alameda Free Library is hosting a diorama workshop at the Main Library. Join us to make a diorama to enter in the Peeps Diorama Contest. Not sure how to make a diorama? Need some ideas for your theme? At the workshop, we will provide you with inspiration and examples. Bring an empty shoebox and we will provide the craft supplies. At the end of the workshop you will have a diorama and a chance to win the Peeple’s Choice Award! This workshop is open to all ages. Participants under 12 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. No registration is necessary.

 

Submit Entries Monday, April 17: Submit your Peeps Diorama to the Reference Desk at the Main Library on 1550 Oak Street by Monday, April 17.

 

Vote from April 18 to April 28: Voting for the Peeple’s Choice Award will be at the 2nd floor reference desk of the Main Library, from April 18 to April 28. Each person can vote once per day. The winner will be announced May 1, 2017.

 

Have fun getting creative with your Peeps! Please contact Hallie Fields at hfields@alamedaca.gov with any questions.