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The Lakeland Public Library has announced the winners of the 2024 Book Pumpkin Decorating Contest. The contest received several entries, and the voting has concluded.

The winners are as follows:

- **1st Place**:

- Pumpkin Name: Nibbles

- Book: Nibbles the Book Monster

- Created by: August, age 8

- **2nd Place**:

- Pumpkin Name: Mouse

- Book: If You Give a Mouse a Cookie

- Created by: Avery, age 5

- **3rd Place**:

- Pumpkin Name: Cat Kid

- Book: Cat Kid Comic Club Series

- Created by: Rowan, age 7

All participants in the contest can pick up their pumpkin entries at the Youth Service Desk at the Lakeland Public Library. The library expressed gratitude to all participants and voters for their involvement in the contest.

Source: Lakeland Public Library | Lakeland FL | Facebook

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Lakeland, FL

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