Adult Battle of the Books
Stay tuned for Howard County's first ever Adult Battle of the Books, coming this October to Howard County!
REGISTRATION HAS FILLED. Thank you for the amazing response to this event!
What Is It?
Adult Battle of the Books is a new Friends & Foundation of HCLS fundraiser event launching as part of the library's 85th birthday celebration. It’s an adults-only reading competition where teams of 3–5 people will read six preselected books and compete in a trivia challenge held at local restaurant venues. Proceeds will go to support some of your favorite Friends' sponsored initiatives, such as author events, Summer Reading, Project Literacy graduation, and the youth Battle of the Books.
How Does It Work?
Interested in participating?
Click here to sign-up for updates!
Please note: Completion of this form is for updates only and does not guarantee team space in the ADULT Battle of the Books. You will be notified once team registrations open on June 15, 2025, at which point you will need to register. Registration spaces are limited and will be first come, first serve. Your team can have up to 5 members, at least 3 required are to participate in the event.
Registration Link: Team Registration will open on June 15, 2025. REGISTRATION HAS FILLED.
Battles will be held at three venues and you will be asked to select the one you prefer when you pay your registration fee:
If you do not have a team but want to participate, we are reserving two ad-hoc team spots. Please email: [email protected] if you are interested in forming a team with others who want to participate but don't have a team. In that email, please let us know which venue you prefer.
Interested in becoming a sponsor?
Click here to learn more about sponsorship levels, or email us directly.
Deadline to commit to a sponsorship is September 1, 2025.
THANK YOU to our SPONSORS
SILVER
The Wendy Slaughter Team of VYBE Realty
AARP Maryland
PARTNER BOOKSTORES
Backwater Books in Ellicott City
Queen Takes Book in Columbia
The Last Word in Mt. Airy
REGISTRATION HAS FILLED. Thank you for the amazing response to this event!
What Is It?
Adult Battle of the Books is a new Friends & Foundation of HCLS fundraiser event launching as part of the library's 85th birthday celebration. It’s an adults-only reading competition where teams of 3–5 people will read six preselected books and compete in a trivia challenge held at local restaurant venues. Proceeds will go to support some of your favorite Friends' sponsored initiatives, such as author events, Summer Reading, Project Literacy graduation, and the youth Battle of the Books.
How Does It Work?
- Form a team of 3-5 adults ($85 fee to register)
- Read some fabulous books
- Compete against other teams to win prizes and - more importantly - bragging rights!
- Guidelines & Rules coming soon - stay tuned!
Interested in participating?
Click here to sign-up for updates!
Please note: Completion of this form is for updates only and does not guarantee team space in the ADULT Battle of the Books. You will be notified once team registrations open on June 15, 2025, at which point you will need to register. Registration spaces are limited and will be first come, first serve. Your team can have up to 5 members, at least 3 required are to participate in the event.
Registration Link: Team Registration will open on June 15, 2025. REGISTRATION HAS FILLED.
Battles will be held at three venues and you will be asked to select the one you prefer when you pay your registration fee:
- October 15: Oscar's Ale House in Marriottsville
- October 21: Oscar's Ales House in Marriottsville
- October 27: Game On in Columbia
If you do not have a team but want to participate, we are reserving two ad-hoc team spots. Please email: [email protected] if you are interested in forming a team with others who want to participate but don't have a team. In that email, please let us know which venue you prefer.
Interested in becoming a sponsor?
Click here to learn more about sponsorship levels, or email us directly.
Deadline to commit to a sponsorship is September 1, 2025.
THANK YOU to our SPONSORS
SILVER
The Wendy Slaughter Team of VYBE Realty
AARP Maryland
PARTNER BOOKSTORES
Backwater Books in Ellicott City
Queen Takes Book in Columbia
The Last Word in Mt. Airy
