Adult Battle of the Books
Stay tuned for Howard County's first ever Adult Battle of the Books, coming this October to Howard County!
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.
Save the Date: Team Registration will open on June 15, 2025.
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
PARTNER BOOKSTORES
Backwater Books in Ellicott City
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 (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.
Save the Date: Team Registration will open on June 15, 2025.
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
PARTNER BOOKSTORES
Backwater Books in Ellicott City
