Battle Of The Books

Battle Participants Celebrating To promote an enthusiasm for reading, Oakville Public Library will once again host its annual Battle of the Books competition this spring. Battle of the Books encourages team spirit, good sportsmanship and provides an excellent opportunity for public libraries to work with community schools to celebrate books and reading!

If you have an questions, or are interested in participating, please contact Ellen Murray at emurray@oakville.ca.

2010 Battles

Don't get caught without your books read! Our Battle dates have changed for 2010! For some free Battle points we have included the authors. Be sure to read their books!

All round robins and Grand Battles will be held at the Central Library.

  • Monday, 22 March: Senior Day (Visiting Author: Jan Thornhill)
  • Tuesday, 23 March: Junior Day (Visiting Author: Loris Lesynski)
  • Thursday, 25 March: Junior Day (Visiting Author: Mahtab Narsimhan)
  • Friday, 26 March: Senior Day (Visiting Author: Jennifer Lanthier)
  • Wednesday, 31 March: Grand Battle
  • Thursday, 6 May: Regional Battle - Burlington

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