HALTON HILLS, ON/ May 2, 2023 – The Halton Hills Public Library hosted the Battle of the Books, Grand Battle at the Georgetown Branch on April 27 at 7 p.m. with top scoring teams going head-to-head for first place and an eager audience of spectators. Halton Hills Councillor Alex Hilson assisted with the competition and handed out the awards.
Congratulations goes to the St. Joesph’s School Senior Champions and George Kennedy Junior Champions, who won their Battles. Congratulations goes out to the all the students who competed, showing incredible book prowess and team spirit.
Battle of the books is a fun, and friendly competition that celebrates avid readers from schools across Halton Hills who show off their skills and wit in a trivia-based contest about books. The annual competition is held at the Halton Hills Public Library, Georgetown Branch. The program helps to motivate students who enjoy reading, matches book knowledge, and promotes teamwork, literacy, and healthy competition among students.
"After a three-year hiatus, we are so excited to host the Battle of the Books in person this year," says Dani Austin, Children’s Services Librarian. "As the literacy hub of the community, it’s great to bring the love of books, teamwork and healthy competition together under one roof.”
For information about the Battle of Books, please visit the Halton Hills Public Library webpage.
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