MONTICELLO, NY — Students in seventh grade or older are welcome to join Ethelbert B. Crawford Public Library’s Battle of the Books team, The Novel Bunch.

Battle of the Books is a reading competition for teens entering grades seven through 12. Participants in the Ramapo Catskill Library System (RCLS) program read eight pre-selected books, and then participate in trivia-based battles on the books at the regional battle, which is usually in early September.

If you’re not sure you’re ready for a regional competition against other libraries in RCLS, you can join the library for the Sullivan County-wide battle, which will be held on April 11. The county battle is based on five pre-selected books. An informational meeting will be held on January 16 at 5 p.m. at 393 Broadway.