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Battle of the Books is made up of teams of 4th and 5th graders from local elementary schools. Teams consist of two (2) members. Homeschoolers with an Elk Grove Village Library card are also welcome to participate.

Questions or comments?
Contact Tammy Wulf at twulf@egvpl.org or (847) 725-2181.


Schools We Serve

District 54

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Mead Junior High

Nerge

Stevenson

Queen of the Rosary

Preschool - 8

District 59

Byrd

Clearmont

Grove Junior High

Ridge

Rupley

Salt Creek


Dates to Remember

Sign Up for BOB

Oct. 1 – Nov. 8, 2026

Mandatory Participant/Parent Meeting

Monday, November 9, 2026 
6pm or 7pm
(Attend 1 session)

Battle Dates

January, 2027 and February, 2027
(Attend 4 battles)


About the Program


Photo Galleries

2026 Battle of the Books Winners

1st PLACE
Team 20
Rad Readers
Tejaashri T.
Hans K..

2nd PLACE
Team 16
The Rise of the Phoenix

Zahra A.
Sara S.

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2026 Battle of the Books Teams

Click on the photos in this gallery to enlarge them.