Thing in a Jar Contest
Saturday, Oct. 25 · 8 am - Friday, Oct. 31 · 5 pm Longmont Library 409 4th Ave., Longmont, CO 80501
We Love Your Creepy, Crawly Creations!
For this exhibit, you will be making a “preserved” specimen jar. Your specimen can be any creepy creation, be it a critter from something you have read or are currently reading, or something straight out of your imagination.
Entries will be entered in a raffle and prizes will be awarded in each of the following categories:
- Adult Diorama (ages 14 and up)
- Tween Diorama (ages 9-13)
- Kid Diorama (Age 8 and under)
- All Ages Diorama
Winners will be selected on Monday, November 3rd and will be contacted about their prizes. There will not be voting or judging entries; winners will be drawn at random.
Build:
Now through Friday, Oct. 24
Hand in:
Between Friday, Oct. 17-Friday, Oct. 24
On Display:
All entries will be displayed starting Saturday October 25th – Friday October 31st, 2025 in the library lobby.
Entry Rules:
Finished entries can be dropped off at the 2nd floor desk starting Friday October 17th. Entries must be dropped off by Friday, October 24th to be part of the event. Liquid must be secure in the jar. Entries must be non-perishable. Jars not picked up by Monday, November 10 will be disposed of. One entry per person or group. The Library is not responsible for damaged entries.
