Imagine being a reality TV star while getting messy in the kitchen for an event being hosted by the Washington Public Library.

“The Great Library Bake Off” will be held via Zoom on Saturday, January 30th at 2:30 p.m. Aspiring bakers can compete individually or as a team, and are asked to have two round cake layers baked and cooled prior to the challenge. Youth Services Librarian Jenisa Harris will then give competitors a decorating challenge in which they’ll have 45 minutes to complete. Harris hopes this will share the spirit of reality baking shows, “I kind of thought it would be fun because you’ll get to see people making their cake and kind of get some play by play. I can kind of interview them, ‘Hey, what step are you at? What tactic are you using?’ So I think it’ll almost kind of have, like a baking show feel, a little bit.”

Harris will judge the cakes by appearance, and the winner will receive a baking themed prize. She asks that participants have ingredients for chocolate icing or store-bought chocolate icing on hand, as well as any other ingredients or food that can help bring your creation to life. To register for the event, email jenisa.harris@washington.lib.ia.us.