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NAME:Allen County Public Library
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DTSTAMP:20261030T070004Z
DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20270221T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20270221T160000
SUMMARY:The Misspelling Bee
LOCATION:Main Library\nMain Library
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DESCRIPTION:Participants will increase their confidence in spelling common
 ly used words while enjoying a fun\, low-pressure community activity..\nht
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X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<p>Think you know how to spell "necessary"? A
 re you absolutely certain about "restaurant"? Join us for a lighthearted s
 pelling&nbsp\;bee&nbsp\;featuring everyday words that somehow never look q
 uite right. Laugh\, learn\, and discover you're definitely not the only on
 e who has stared at a word until it stopped looking like English.&nbsp\;</
 p>\n<p>Teams are limited to six members each and must designate a &ldquo\;
 captain&rdquo\; to complete the registration. Official team name must be p
 rovided at the time of registration. Team captain must also include list o
 f team participants. Space is limited to just 6 teams with a waitlist (4 a
 dditional teams) available in the occurrence one team is unable to make it
 . In the event your team is moved into the competition from the waitlist\,
  an ACPL staff member will contact your captain to confirm availability.</
 p>\n<p>Register by December 31\, 2026 to receive a list of words to study 
 for the bee.&nbsp\;</p>\n<p>THE RULES:</p>\n<p>6 people per team\, maximum
  (minimum\, 3 members).</p>\n<p>You'll want to take advantage of every spo
 t available for your team. The more diverse interests\, ages\, and reading
  levels - the better.</p>\n<p>Team captains must be over 18 years old.</p>
 \n<p>This individual will be the leader for their team\, and the main poin
 t of contact. This includes an email confirmation sent before December 31\
 , 2026 to confirm team acceptance.</p>\n<p>Create an epic group name.</p>\
 n<p>When you go down in literary history\, what will you be known as? Get 
 creative. Your name must be submitted at time of team registration. Past w
 inners have been the Loggercats and the Maybe Masterminds - just saying.</
 p>\n<p>ACPL staff are encouraged to support teams\, not participate.</p>\n
 <p>To prevent any unfair advantages\, staff members of the Allen County Pu
 blic Library may not participate on a team. We apologize in advance for re
 striction of these wise minds.</p>\n<p>No smartphones or devices.</p>\n<p>
 At the beginning of Round 1 and Round 2\, all phones must be put in phone 
 jail. They will be out of reach and silenced for the duration of the round
 \, but will be accessible during check-in and mid-game break.</p>\n<p>No c
 heating.</p>\n<p>Cheating will not be tolerated. Cheating will result in i
 nstant disqualification and the entire team will be removed from competiti
 on. Cheaters will also be publicly shamed.</p>\n<p>The team with the most 
 points will win.</p>\n<p>There will only be one champion. But you're all w
 inners in our book.</p>\n<p>This program is intended for adults.</p>\n<p>S
 pace is limited. Register to receive event reminders. Accessibility needs?
  Please contact ask@acpl.info if you have additional needs - we&rsquo\;d l
 ove to help.</p>\nhttps://acpl.libnet.info/event/17337686
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