ALERT: Due to expected severe weather conditions this week: 1) All scheduled library programs are cancelled Friday, March 13 through Sunday, March 15 and 2) Branches may close, depending on local weather conditions. Please check out this website to see the status of your branch.

Get ready, because March Madness: Battle of the Books is BACK—and it’s more exciting than ever! Carefully chosen, these titles are bursting with stories that will capture your heart and ignite your imagination. Don’t miss your chance to cast your vote each week and be part of this incredible journey. Who will rise to the top? Who will claim victory? The thrill is building!

Week 1: The Sweet 16 features an electrifying mix—historical fiction, thrillers, adult and teen fiction, non-fiction, graphic novels, and Hawaiian & Pacific titles. Every vote counts—who will advance to week two and continue the fight?

Week 2: The competition heats up! In the northeast bracket, Adult battles Teen Graphic Novels; in the southeast, Teen Fiction faces Non-Fiction. Meanwhile, in the northwest, it’s Adult Fiction going head-to-head, and in the southwest, Adult Non-Fiction. Who will survive, who will advance? The stakes have never been higher!

Week 3: It’s the Final Four—an epic showdown of the best of the best. The tension is tangible—who will come out on top?

Week 4: The Semi-Finals—only a few remain. The most passionate battles are yet to come. Get ready to cheer, debate, and make your voice heard—because this is more than a contest; it’s a celebration of incredible stories and fierce competition!

Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in a program, service, or activity should contact library staff as soon as possible. Advance requests 48 hours or more before the event are encouraged, but not required. All programs are subject to change. See a schedule of upcoming events on the HSPLS Events Calendar.