Joplin Public Library Children's Department to hold pumpkin decorating contest

(From the Joplin Public Library)

The Children’s Department of Joplin Public Library will be holding a Pumpkin Decorating contest this year. Rules are listed below, and, "May the Odds be Ever in Your Favor!"

- Any age may enter.

- There will be three age groups: Children (0-5th grade) Teen (6th grade through High School) and Adult (everything else).

- Ribbons will be awarded for Scariest, Funniest, and Most Unusual in each of three age groups.

- All pumpkins will be voted on for the Best of Show, with one pumpkin receiving the winning ribbon.

- Pumpkins MUST be literary-themed!

- Pumpkins MUST NOT be real! “They can be plastic, paper, wood or anything that's non-organic so it doesn't rot on the Library’s counter during the display period,” said Tammie Benham, contest organizer and Children’s Librarian.

- Dates for the Decorating Contests:

- October 1 -15: Bring your literary-theme pumpkins to the Children's Department

- October 16 - 22: Pumpkins will be on display, and the public will vote for their favorites.

 -Winners will be announced on Sunday, October 23.

- October 23 - 31: Pumpkins will be on display with winners tagged with their awards.

For more information, contact the Children’s Library at 417-623-2184.