Pumpkin Book Character Decorating Contest
Children or Families
Saturday, October 24
All day
Participate in our annual Pumpkin Book Character Decorating Contest! See below (or click the title on your phone) for more details!
Dropoff: Friday, October 16 – Monday, October 19
Display and Voting: Tuesday, October 20 – Monday, October 26
Winners announced: Tuesday, October 27
Pickup: Tuesday, October 27 – Friday, October 30
Participate in our annual Pumpkin Book Character Decorating Contest! Decorate a pumpkin (any size!) to represent a children's book or book character. Paint it. Dress it. Accessorize it. BUT NO CARVING OR PUNCTURING PLEASE! Entries will be displayed in the Children’s Department and prizes will be awarded to the winning entry in two categories: Youth (12 years old and under) and Family. The entry form, which details the rules for entering, is available at the Children’s Desk or by clicking below.
Click here to download Pumpkin Contest Entry Form 2026
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