Entries can be of any theme, like this one inspired by space.

LA GRANDE — Those sugar-coated marshmallow confections known as Peeps are filling store shelves, and that means the Peeps Diorama Contest is on again at Cook Memorial Library.

“I’m very excited for this little program — I think it’ll be a lot of fun,” said Mackenzie Issak, who works in children’s services at the library.

The diorama display can have any theme — books, movies, TV shows, musicals, science fiction, etc. — as long as it is family friendly.

Here are the other requirements, per the library’s entry form:

• The entire display should fit inside a shoe box, with a maximum size of 12 inches by 18 inches by 12 inches.
• All visible parts, including the outside of the box, should be decorated.
• All characters in the scene should be made with Peeps.
• Limit one entry per person or team.
• Entries should come from Union County residents, but it is not necessary to have a library card to participate.

There are three categories: kids ages 3-10, teens ages 11-18, and adults. Entry forms can be found online at https://cookmemoriallibrary.org/ and at the library.

Dioramas and an entry form can be submitted at the library, 2006 Fourth St., between April 11 and April 16. The library is open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturdays.

Winners will be notified on April 22. All entries will be judged on originality, overall appearance and creative use of Peeps. There will also be a “Peeple’s” Choice Award. Prizes include all things Peeps — books, toys and candy.

Dioramas will be on display through April 27, and must be picked up by 6 p.m. on April 29 or they will be discarded.

Union County residents are encouraged to get creative with Peeps candy and create a scene to be entered in a contest at Cook Memorial Library. Entries are submitted April 11-16, with winners announced April 22. For information, visit www.cookmemoriallibrary.com or stop by the library at 2006 Fourth St. in La Grande.