Library Scavenger Hunt

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Whether your child loves to read or is not a fan, everyone is a fan of a library scavenger hunt. This free 4-page printable game is a great way to introduce children to a new library in an exciting way.

I grew up in libraries and going to the library was always a treat. I made sure to pass that love onto my children.

Whether you want to use this library scavenger hunt with your own children or in a school setting, it’s easily adaptable.

As a military family that moves every 1-3 years, this scavenger hunt would be a fun way to learn your way around a new library.

This is also a valuable resource for a school librarian or teacher. The scavenger hunt would help welcome children to a new school year with a new library. In playing the scavenger hunt, the children would become familiar with the library layout and resources.

How do you do a library scavenger hunt?

• Find a printable library scavenger hunt game like the one below.
• Or create your own clues for a scavenger hunt using the free scavenger hunt templates.
• Provide each player with their own game sheet, a clipboard and a pencil.
• Determine how the players will record each item that they find.
  • Write the title and author of books or location of items on the back of their game sheet.
  • Take photos of the items.
  • Gather all items small enough to carry with them.

• Clearly designate the boundaries of the scavenger hunt play area.
• Determine how players will complete the game.
  • They must find all the items on their game sheet.
  • The must find all the items in a row or column on their sheet.
  • The must find as many items as possible in a set period of time.
• Check that all the items on the game sheets are available in your library. If they items are not available, you may want to have players look for all the items in a row or column on their game board rather than look for all items.
• Decide if players will win a prize.
  • Don’t underestimate the value of winning bragging rights or a privilege rather than giving out physical prizes.

If you enjoy playing scavenger hunts, you definitely want to check out these resources:

• Big Bundle of 20 Scavenger Hunts – my top most popular scavenger hunts gathered together in one product
• 25+ Free Scavenger Hunt Ideas – links to all the free scavenger hunts available here on Organized 31

Library Scavenger Hunt