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Battle of the Books | Finals
2025-02-22 15:00:00 2025-02-22 16:00:00 America/Chicago Battle of the Books | Finals Leading teams from the morning and afternoon Battle of the Books Playoffs will be invited to participate in the finals. Main Library - Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Saturday, February 22
3:00pm - 4:00pm

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Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Leading teams from the morning and afternoon Battle of the Books Playoffs will be invited to participate in the finals.

Find more information under the playoff listings (Feb. 22 at 11 am and 1:30 pm).

AGE GROUP: | School age |

EVENT TYPE: | Activity |

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