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Children's Book Trivia

2025-08-14 15:00:00 2025-08-14 16:00:00 America/Chicago Children's Book Trivia Test your knowledge of some of our favorite children's books! Harbin Memorial Library - HM Meeting Room

Thursday, August 14
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-08-14 15:00:00 2025-08-14 16:00:00 America/Chicago Children's Book Trivia Test your knowledge of some of our favorite children's books! Harbin Memorial Library - HM Meeting Room

Harbin Memorial Library

HM Meeting Room

Test your knowledge of some of our favorite children's books!

Elementary-aged kids are invited to a friendly competition!  See how much you remember from some of our staff's favorite children's books.  We ask that you please register (online or by phone) for this event.  Walk-in participants are welcome, too.  If you wish to be on the same team as someone else, please register together using the blue "add more people" button at the top right of the registration page.

Questions will be read aloud.  Points will be awarded on the basis of both correctness and speed.

While this list isn't all-encompassing, here are some titles we *may* ask you about:

  • The Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo
  • Charlotte's Web by E.B. White
  • The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate
  • Magyk by Angie Sage
  • Sideways Stories from Wayside School by Louis Sachar
  • The Adventures of Captain Underpants by Dav Pilkey
  • Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling
  • Frindle by Andrew Clements
  • Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus by Barbara Park
  • The Hundred Dresses by Eleanor Estes

  • The Monster at the End of This Book by Jon Stone
  • Dragons Love Tacos by Adam Rubin
  • The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein
  • Junia by Kim Michele Richardson
  • The Great Kapok Tree by Lynne Cherry
  • The Kissing Hand by Audrey Penn
  • Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel by Virginia Lee Burton
  • Frog and Toad Are Friends by Arnold Lobel
  • Rikki-Tikki-Tavi by Rudyard Kipling (adapted and illustrated by Jerry Pinkney)
  • The Little Engine That Could by Watty Piper
  • The Story of Ferdinand by Robert Leaf
  • Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak
  • Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? by Bill Martin, Jr.
  • The Lorax by Dr. Seuss
  • One Dark Night by Lisa Wheeler
  • Amelia Bedelia by Peggy Parrish
  • Llama Llama Red Pajama by Anna Dewdney
  • Caps For Sale by Esphyr Slobodkina
  • Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown
  • Clifford the Big Red Dog by Norman Bridwell

All of these books are available to check out at either Harbin Memorial Library, Central City Public Library, or through the Libby app.

AGE GROUP: | K-2nd Grade | 3rd-5th Grade |

EVENT TYPE: | Social Activity | Games | Educational |

Harbin Memorial Library

Phone: 270-338-4760

Hours

Today's hours

We're open 9:00AM to 5:00PM

Mon, Aug 11 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Tue, Aug 12 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Wed, Aug 13 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Thu, Aug 14 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Aug 15 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Aug 16 9:00AM to 1:00PM
Sun, Aug 17 Closed

About the branch

Harbin Memorial Library is our main facility and serves as the business office. The building includes a circulating collection of books, movies and more; public computer access and Wi-Fi; a large meeting room; a smaller conference room; and hosts multiple public events and activities throughout the year. A book drop is located at both front and back of the building, allowing 24/7 access to return borrowed materials.
As part of a single library system, materials can also be transferred freely between the main and branch libraries for patrons’ convenience.

Upcoming Events

Tue, Aug 12, All day
Central City Public Library - Main Floor
Rubber ducks are hiding in the library. Can you find them all?

Tue, Aug 12, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Central City Public Library - CC Meeting Room
Free, gentle yoga class for all experience levels

Tue, Aug 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Thistle Cottage - Thistle Cottage
Come share your favorite poetry or search our collection for poems you like while enjoying a cup of tea.

Rescheduled
Tue, Aug 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
New date Tuesday, August 12, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Harbin Memorial Library
Our Kids' Book Club meets monthly for elementary-aged children who enjoy reading chapter books.

Tue, Aug 12, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Harbin Memorial Library - HM Meeting Room
Our Kids' Book Club meets monthly for elementary-aged children who enjoy reading chapter books.

Tue, Aug 12, 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Thistle Cottage - Thistle Cottage
Join us at our Silent Book Club for fun, companionship & reading!

Wed, Aug 13, All day
Central City Public Library - Main Floor
Rubber ducks are hiding in the library. Can you find them all?

Wed, Aug 13, 10:00am - 10:30am
Harbin Memorial Library - HM Meeting Room
Children's yoga is provided for children and tweens in collaboration with the Muhlenberg County Health Department.

Rescheduled
Wed, Aug 13, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
New date Wednesday, August 06, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Central City Public Library
Try a new recipe and get some great new cooking and nutrition tips from Muhlenberg County Extension!

Thu, Aug 14, All day
Central City Public Library - Main Floor
Rubber ducks are hiding in the library. Can you find them all?

Thu, Aug 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Harbin Memorial Library - HM Meeting Room
Test your knowledge of some of our favorite children's books!

Fri, Aug 15, All day
Central City Public Library - Main Floor
Rubber ducks are hiding in the library. Can you find them all?

Fri, Aug 15, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Central City Public Library - CC Meeting Room
Our adult coloring club meets monthly to enjoy a free, relaxing art activity.

Sat, Aug 16, All day
Central City Public Library - Main Floor
Rubber ducks are hiding in the library. Can you find them all?

Mon, Aug 18, All day
Central City Public Library - Main Floor
Rubber ducks are hiding in the library. Can you find them all?

Mon, Aug 18, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Central City Public Library - CC Meeting Room
Teen Advisory Council (TAC) includes interested teens who want to help plan, promote and host events for youth.

Tue, Aug 19, All day
Central City Public Library - Main Floor
Rubber ducks are hiding in the library. Can you find them all?

Tue, Aug 19, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Central City Public Library - CC Meeting Room
Free, gentle yoga class for all experience levels

Tue, Aug 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Thistle Cottage
Join us for our book club for adults!