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2026 Battle of the Books Competition
The Ruth Enlow Library, in partnership with Garrett County Public Schools, the Allegany County Library System, Allegany County Public Schools, and Bishop Walsh School, is excited to announce the return of the Battle of the Books, a spirited reading competition open to all students in 6th, 7th, and 8th grades - including homeschoolers!
This annual program challenges students to form teams, read from a list of pre-selected books, and answer questions in a quiz-style competition that celebrates reading, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
Key Dates:
- Registration Opens: October 7, 2025
- In-Person Info Sessions for Students & Parents:
- October 22, 2025; November 19, 2025; December 17, 2025 | 3:00-4:00 pm | The Main Library (Oakland)
- October 22, 2025; November 19, 2025; December 17, 2025 | 5:00-6:00 pm | The Accident Library
- Virtual Info Session for Students & Parents: November 18, 2025 | 4:30 pm
- Virtual Info Session for Coaches: November 19, 2025 | 4:30 p.m.
- Registration Deadline: January 6, 2026
- Battle of the Books Competition: TBD in March 2026
Teams are made up of 2–5 students and a coach, and individual students are encouraged to reach out if they don’t yet have a team.
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