[aisle] Library Games & Scavenger Hunt Ideas

[Jennifer Siemann]

I bought fake fiction and non-fiction books from Amazon that are book safes with 3-digit combination locks inside.

For my full 50-minute library orientation with my reading freshmen included basic information regarding all things library related, and also how to search for books using the online catalog.  Following my presentation, the students were divided into teams, and students had to use their laptops, a handout, and basic recall to answer questions on a short quiz.  Once a team had every answer correct, they would be handed a card with the title of a book (from the book safes) and then they would have to find those books on the shelves.  It's rare that they already know the author, but it's an advantage to those who do!  Just when they think they are done, I tell them they aren't done and need to open the book.  Inside the book is an additional question that is a clue to unlocking the safe.  For example, what are the first three digits of a biography book, what are the first three digits of a graphic novel, etc.  Inside the safe you can put candy, free passes, raffle entry tickets, sticker, or anything else you want.  My freshman LOVED this, and they were learning to navigate the online catalog as well as the physical space of the library to find books.

Here is a link to one of those books for an example:

Amazon.com: Real Paper Transfer Book Safe, Hollow with Secret Hidden Compartment, Combination Lock, 8.7"×6"×2" (Alice-Combination) : Tools & Home Improvement<https://www.amazon.com/Transfer-Jewelry-Compartment-Combination-Alice-Combination/dp/B088K5GFLD/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3LCB1B07AIX4&keywords=book%2Bsafe&qid=1663693090&sprefix=book%2Bsafe%2Caps%2C91&sr=8-1&th=1>
[https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/71oT-lfmjIL.__AC_SX300_SY300_QL70_ML2_.jpg]<https://www.amazon.com/Transfer-Jewelry-Compartment-Combination-Alice-Combination/dp/B088K5GFLD/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3LCB1B07AIX4&keywords=book%2Bsafe&qid=1663693090&sprefix=book%2Bsafe%2Caps%2C91&sr=8-1&th=1>
Amazon.com: Real Paper Transfer Book Safe, Hollow with Secret Hidden Compartment, Combination Lock, 8.7"×6"×2" (Alice-Combination) : Tools & Home Improvement<https://www.amazon.com/Transfer-Jewelry-Compartment-Combination-Alice-Combination/dp/B088K5GFLD/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3LCB1B07AIX4&keywords=book%2Bsafe&qid=1663693090&sprefix=book%2Bsafe%2Caps%2C91&sr=8-1&th=1>
Buy Real Paper Transfer Book Safe, Hollow with Secret Hidden Compartment, Combination Lock, 8.7"×6"×2" (Alice-Combination): Diversion Safes - Amazon.com FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases
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Mrs. Jennifer Siemann
Media Center Director
Lincoln-Way East High School
​815-464-4535
"What a school thinks about it's library is a measure of what it thinks about education."
-Harold Howe, former U.S. Commissioner of Education.

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Subject: [aisle] Library Games & Scavenger Hunt Ideas


Good morning AISLE!

I am looking to freshen up some of my library book talks and activities by adding more interactive components, including games and scavenger hunts. What are some of your favorite “gamified” lessons and activities? I am at a middle school but would love to hear ideas from all ages.

Thank you!



Megan Flaherty

Westview Hills Middle School
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