Otsego County Library recruiting groups for 2023 Battle of the Books

GAYLORD — College students in grades 4-6 in Otsego County are invited to take part within the 2023 Battle of the Books.

Battle of the Books (BOB) is a collaborative mission between the Otsego County Library and library programs in McBain, Ardis-Missaukee, Houghton Lake and Roscommon.

From January to March, individuals type groups guided by volunteer coaches. Every group will learn 10 books and uncover sufficient about every title to take part in competitions towards different native BOB groups. In March, the highest three native groups can check their reminiscence at a regional occasion. The group with probably the most appropriate solutions turns into the 2023 Battle of the Books Champion.

Pupil purposes can be found on the libraries and on-line on the library website. Homeschool packages can e-mail youthservices@otsego.org to assist manage groups. Members can be offered all of the books and instruments essential to take part.

The schedule for Battle of the Books occasions is as follows:

• Jan. 7: That is the beginning as college students and coaches meet on the Otsego County Library, obtain books and design group t-shirts.
• Feb. 8: Members will be capable to meet one of many BOB authors on the Gaylord Intermediate Faculty.
• Feb. 11: A mock battle can be held. Groups meet for a follow battle on the Otsego County Library.
• March 11: An area elimination battle can be held. Groups meet on the Otsego County Library to battle for the possibility to compete within the finals. The highest three groups will advance to the finals towards different libraries’ groups.
• March 18: The Grand Championship Battle can be held on the Houghton Lake Excessive Faculty Auditorium. The highest three groups from every library will problem one another for the 2023 Championship.