Orange County Public Library, at 137 W Margaret Lane, Hillsborough, North Carolina, is hosting its 8th Annual Literary Peeps Show contest.
The library invites you to make and bring in a literary-themed, marshmallow peeps diorama. All entries need to be based on a book and family-friendly.
All ages are welcome to enter! Entry Categories: Youth, Teen, Adult, and Family.
Entries will be judged by the public while they are on display and are eligible to win a number of awards from most creative to funniest entry.
How to Participate:
- Submit your entries from Wednesday, March 11 to Tuesday, March 24, 2026. Ask for a submission form.
- Submit your completed entries at the Youth Services desk (first floor)
- Please do not include any personal information on your diorama such as name or age.
- Entries should aim to be no larger than the size of a standard shoebox. Max size: 12″x18″x12″.
- By entering your diorama, you give OCPL permission to display, photograph/film, and share it online.
Viewing and Voting:
From Thursday, March 26, to Thursday, April 9, 2026, view the submissions on the 1st floor and vote for your favorites in a number of categories, including:
- Best Use of Peeps
- Best Diorama Title
- Most Faithful To Its Book
- Funniest Diorama
- Favorite By Age Group
Winners in each category will be announced on Monday, April 13, 2026.
All entries will need to be picked up between April 13 and 19, 2026. Remaining dioramas will be discarded.
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Orange County Public Library Main Library, Hillsborough
137 W. Margaret Lane
Hillsborough, NC
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