Think you have what it takes to be the Pie Eating Champion?
Join the fun at the City of Pickerington America 250 Celebration and compete in the Pie Eating Contest! The Pie Eating Contest, sponsored by the Pickerington Public Library, will be hosted outside at Combustion Brewery during the celebration. Sign up in advance and conquer the competition!

REGISTER FOR THE PIE EATING CONTEST

Saturday, July 4
Outside at Combustion Brewery
1:00, 2:00, 3:00, 4:00 p.m.
Select your time slot during registration.
Age Groups: 7-14 | 15+

CALL FOR VENDORS

Pickerington Public Library is seeking local healthcare providers, wellness organizations, fitness professionals, senior services, nonprofits, and community partners to participate in Healthy Together: Community Wellness Fair.

Connect with customers, share resources, and support healthier living across our community.

Apply by Jul. 17.
Saturday, Aug. 29 | 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Pickerington Main Library

Calling all writing enthusiasts! The Pickerington Public Library is hosting an Essay Contest this summer! Celebrating America’s 250th Birthday, we want to hear your thoughts, opinions, and experiences of living in the United States of America! Writers of all ages are invited to reflect, tell their stories, and submit an original essay for a chance to win their age category and be a featured guest at the Open Mic Night and Awards Ceremony in August. Prize baskets will be awarded to each winner in the three age groups, and one overall grand-prize winner will receive a $200 gift card to the Columbus Association for the Performing Arts.

Age Categories: Kids: 0-11 | Teens: 12-17
Adults: 18+. Read more including essay requirements:

May 22 – August 1

This year’s Summer Reading theme, Red, White & Read!, celebrates America’s 250th anniversary by inviting our community to explore literacy through discovery, innovation, and storytelling. Summer Reading is open to everyone and offers programs and activities for all ages. Starting May 22, sign up online to track your progress digitally, or stop by any library location to register and pick up a paper reading log. Earn rewards for reading, visiting the library, and attending programs, plus entries for a chance to win one of 10 Grand Prizes—through Aug 1.