The Mid-Hudson Library System Battle of the Books program is open to middle- and high-school students.

Programs

Students entering grades 5 through 9 in the fall of the current year can participate in the Middle School Battle of the Books.

Students entering grades 9 through 12 in the fall of the current year can participate in the High School Battle of the Books.

Regional Battles and Final Battles

Beginning in 2021, we changed the structure of our competitions. Each library team is placed in a pod with other local teams, against whom they compete in a Regional Battle in August. The winners of those battles will go on to the Finals to determine the year’s first, second, and third place winners!

Get Involved

There are more than 24 libraries participating in the Mid-Hudson Library System’s Battle of the Books. To see if your local library participates, visit here. If your library does not participate, contact us and we can tell you how to get involved.