Perry Public Library's Patriotic Peeps Contest Ends Monday

Community members can vote on their favorite American history-themed Peeps dioramas.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 3:26pm

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An abstract, impressionistic photograph of blurred, colorful Peeps dioramas depicting various American historical scenes, conveying the whimsical and celebratory nature of the library's contest.The creative, community-driven Patriotic Peeps contest at the Perry Public Library celebrates American history and brings the town together through a fun, educational project.Perry Today

The Perry Public Library is hosting a Patriotic Peeps contest, where families were invited to pick up Peeps and create dioramas depicting moments in American history. The finished creations are on display at the library, and the community can vote on their favorites through Monday. Two winners will be announced - one by popular vote and one by the Friends of the Perry Public Library - with each receiving $20 in Perry Bucks.

Why it matters

The Patriotic Peeps contest is a creative way for the Perry community to celebrate American history and engage with their local library. It encourages families to work together on a fun, educational project while also supporting the library's programming.

The details

Families picked up a sleeve of Peeps and a display box from the Perry Public Library to create dioramas showcasing any moment in American history. The finished creations are now on display at the library, and community members can vote on their favorites through Monday.

  • The Patriotic Peeps contest runs through Monday, April 7, 2026.
  • Voting on the dioramas will close on Monday, April 7, 2026.

The players

Laura Pieper

The Youth Services Librarian at the Perry Public Library who organized the Patriotic Peeps contest.

Friends of the Perry Public Library

A group that will select one of the winning Patriotic Peeps dioramas.

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What they’re saying

“Families were invited to pick up a sleeve of Peeps and a display box to create a diorama from any moment in American History. The finished creations will be on display through Monday.”

— Laura Pieper, Youth Services Librarian

“Pieper invites the community to stop into the library to vote on their favorites through Monday. She adds that two winners will be announced, one by popular vote and one by Friends of the Perry Public Library. The winners will receive $20 in Perry Bucks.”

— Laura Pieper, Youth Services Librarian

What’s next

The winners of the Patriotic Peeps contest will be announced on Tuesday, April 8, 2026.

The takeaway

The Patriotic Peeps contest at the Perry Public Library is a fun, community-driven way to celebrate American history and support the local library. By engaging families in a creative project and encouraging public participation, the library is fostering a sense of civic pride and togetherness.