Is the Dewey Decimal System still relevant? Like, do kids still learn about it? Well, if you head out to your local library, you’ll see those librarians are still filing books away according to the # groups and first few letters of the author’s last name.
If you’re looking for a rainy day activity, find your local library and print the Library Scavenger Hunt to get the kids intrigued, a scavenger hunt may be just what they need!
- Draw a map of your library and label the sections of the library. They may include:
- Children’s/Teen Section
- Fiction
- Non-fiction
- Periodicals
- Find this J.K. Rowling book with a red train a dark-haired boy with glasses on the cover. What is the title?
- What book is written by E.B. White that takes place in a barn?
- How many Dr. Seuss books can you find in the book stacks at your library?
- Who is one of your favorite celebrities? Can you find a book or magazine featuring them?
- What’s one thing posted on the Community/Events board at your library?
- How much does your library charge for overdue books?
- What is the biggest (has the most pages) book in your library? What section did you find it in?
- What is one thing your library had that you didn’t know about?
- What are three things in the children/teen section that are not books?
It might be a good idea to let the librarian(s) know your children are completing a scavenger hunt. Print out the Library Scavenger Hunt. Make sure the kids are prepared with a pencil to answer their questions and decide what the prize for completion will be before you begin!