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Bluestem Book Battle

Grades 3-5
2025-09-09 16:30:00 2025-09-09 17:15:00 America/Chicago Bluestem Book Battle Love to read? Like playing competitive games? Are you a team player? This program is for you! We will discuss, play games, and have fun with the 20 books on this year’s list. Registration required. Huntley Area Public Library - Program Room 1

Tuesday, September 09
4:30pm - 5:15pm

Add to Calendar 2025-09-09 16:30:00 2025-09-09 17:15:00 America/Chicago Bluestem Book Battle Love to read? Like playing competitive games? Are you a team player? This program is for you! We will discuss, play games, and have fun with the 20 books on this year’s list. Registration required. Huntley Area Public Library - Program Room 1

Love to read? Like playing competitive games? Are you a team player? This program is for you! We will discuss, play games, and have fun with the 20 books on this year’s list. Registration required.

AGE GROUP: | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Events | Contests, Quizzes & Trivia |

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Huntley Area Public Library
Phone: (847) 669-5386
Hours
Mon, Aug 25 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Aug 26 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Aug 27 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Aug 28 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Aug 29 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Aug 30 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Aug 31 12:00PM to 5:00PM
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