Holiday Closing

All YPL locations will close at 5pm on Wednesday, November 27 and remain closed on Thursday, November 28 in observance of Thanksgiving.

Pumpkin Decorating Contest: Stop by and vote for your favorite pumpkin!

Program Type:

Community Engagement

Age Group:

Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults, Adults 55+, Everyone
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.

Event Details

October 23 to October 28: All pumpkins will be on display in the Children’s Department. Stop by and vote for your favorite pumpkin! 

Winners will receive a $25 Amazon Gift Certificate.

Contest Rules:

  • The library cannot accept carved pumpkin submissions. Only painted and/or decorated whole pumpkin submissions may be entered into the contest.
  • One winner will be chosen from each of the following age categories:
    1. young kids (ages 7 and under)
    2. tween (ages 8-12)
    3. teens (ages 13-17)
    4. adults (ages 18 and up) 
  • All pumpkins must be picked up by 5pm on Tuesday, October 31, 2023. Pumpkins that are not picked up by this time will be disposed of.

For more information, please contact Renee Rabadi Santana at 914-375-7958 or rrabadi@ypl.org.