College & Me: Library Edition

Library

100

This first U.S. president once borrowed books from a library and forgot to return them. They were overdue for more than 200 years!

George Washington

200

Outside the New York Public Library, there are two famous statues named Patience and Fortitude. What kind of animals are they?

Hint: During the Great Depression (1929-39), the mayor of New York told people that these statues showed the qualities they needed most to get through tough times—like courage, hope, and strength.  

Lion(s)

300

Which music video was the first one chosen by the Library of Congress to be preserved in the National Film Registry? 

Hint 1: Premiering on MTV on December 2, 1983, this Michael Jackson music video made the network a worldwide sensation.  

Hint 2: The most famous red jacket in music history makes an appearance.

Thriller

400

This Puerto Rican American actor, songwriter, and composer created the hit Broadway musical Hamilton and wrote songs for Disney’s Moana and Encanto. Who is he? 

A. Bruno Mars
B. Lin-Manuel Miranda
C. Bad Bunny
D. Pedro Pascal

B. Lin-Manuel Miranda

500

Which Founding Father is credited with forming the first public library in America in 1731?

Hint 1: This Founding Father is also known for inventing the lightning rod (kite, key, lightning) and the bifocals. 

Hint 2: His face appears on the $100. 

Benjamin Franklin 

It was called the "Library Company of Philadelphia."

600

This First Lady earned a Master of Library Science degree from the University of Texas at Austin in 1973 and worked as a second-grade teacher and later as a public-school librarian in Dallas, Houston, and Austin.

Hint: She was First Lady during her husband’s presidency from 2001–2009.

A. Hillary Clinton

B. Michelle Obama

C. Laura Bush

D. Jill Biden

 

 

C. Laura Bush

Library: Part II

100

This 3rd U.S. President had such a large personal library that when the Library of Congress (at the time U.S. Capitol) burned down in 1814, he donated his entire collection to help replace it. Who was he? 

Hint: He wrote the Declaration of Independence. 

           

Thomas Jefferson

He was only 33 years old when he wrote the Declaration, and would later become the 3rd President of the United States. 

200

During the Great Depression (1929-39), what were the librarians called who rode horses into the mountains of Kentucky to deliver books to families in remote areas? 

A) Trail Readers 

B) Book Traders

C) Packhorse Librarians 

D) Rough Riders

 

C) Packhorse Librarians 

300

The graphic novel, Mexikid,  is based on events from author Pedro Martín's own life, making it this type of book.

 

Memoir

400

This 26th U.S. President was known for being a “speed reader,” reportedly reading a book every day.

Hint 1: He helped create 23 National Park Systems to protect the nation's natural beauty. 

Hint 2: The Teddy Bear is named after him.

Theodore (Teddy) Roosevelt

500

Born in New York City to Puerto Rican parents, this history-making woman became the first Latina to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court in 2009. Who is she? 

A. Dolores Huerta
B. Sonia Sotomayor
C. Ellen Ochoa
D. Sylvia Mendez

B. Sonia Sotomayor

  

600

This famous library is not just a place for books. It hosts events and exhibits, has appeared in movies like Ghostbusters, and is home to the original Winnie-the-Pooh and his friends. It even has a hidden train track once used by important people like Franklin D. Roosevelt. What is the name of this library?

A. The Library of Congress

B. The Boston Public Library

C. New York Public Library

D. The Smithsonian Library  

C. New York Public Library

     

 

Titles

100

This beloved Maurice Sendak classic continues to rank among the best-selling children’s books of all time.  

A) Where the Wild Things Are

B) The Snowy Day

C) Goodnight Moon

D) In the Night Kitchen

A) Where the Wild Things Are

200

What was the very first book in R.L. Stine's original Goosebumps series?

A. Night of the Living Dummy  

B. Welcome to Dead House  

C. Say Cheese and Die! 

D. Monster Blood   

B. Welcome to the Dead House

300

Mac Barnett wrote this funny book about two boys who dig a giant hole looking for something amazing—but somehow keep just missing the treasures buried around them. 

A. The Terrible Two
B. Just Because
C. Sam & Dave Dig a Hole 
D. Holes

     

 

C. Sam & Dave Dig a Hole

     

400

This 13-book series follows the unfortunate misadventures of the clever Baudelaire orphans as they are chased by a relentless villain who constantly appears in ridiculous and sneaky disguises.

A) The Chronicles of Narnia

B) The Spiderwick Chronicles

C) A Series of Unfortunate Events

D) The Mysterious Benedict Society

C) A Series of Unfortunate Events

500

Which graphic novel series by Kazu Kibuishi follows siblings Emily and Navin into a mysterious fantasy world? 

A. Wings of Fire
B. Bone
C. Amulet
D. The Last Kids on Earth

C. Amulet

       

600

Which 1963 Caldecott Medal-winning picture book by Ezra Jack Keats is the most checked-out book in the history of the New York Public Library? 

A. Where the Wild Things Are 

B. The Very Hungry Caterpillar 

C. The Snowy Day 

D. Goodnight Moon 

C. The Snowy Day

The Snowy Day has been checked out 485,583 times from the New York Public Library, making it the most borrowed book in the library’s 125-year history.

Authors/Illustrators

100

Who wrote and illustrated the graphic novels Smile, Ghosts, Drama, Guts, and Sisters?

A. Cece Bell

B. Raina Telgemeier

C. Molly Knox Ostertag

D. Jennifer Holm

B. Raina Telgemeier

 

 

200

Which female author holds the record for one of the best-selling book series of ALL time? 

A. Judy Blume

B. J.K. Rowling

C. Beverly Cleary

D. Jacqueline Woodson

B. J.K. Rowling

300

Who wrote The Giving Tree, the well-known story that explores themes of generosity, sacrifice, and the evolving relationship between a boy and a tree over time?

A. Dr. Seuss

B. Roald Dahl

C. Shel Silverstein

D. Jack Prelutsky

C. Shel Silverstein

400

This author is known for using playful rhyme, made-up words, and memorable rhythms in children’s books. His first published book was And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street. Who is the author?

A. Shel Silverstein

B. Dr. Seuss

C. Roald Dahl

D. Jack Prelutsky

B. Dr. Seuss

500

A runaway girl, a talking skull, and a spooky abandoned house are at the center of The Skull. This author and illustrator, also known for his hat-themed picture books, retold and illustrated the unusual folktale. 

A. Dav Pilkey
B. Mac Barnett
C. Jon Klassen
D. Jeff Kinney

 

C. Jon Klassen

600

This author wrote Esperanza Rising, the story of a young girl who must leave her privileged life in Mexico and begin a new life in California during the Great Depression. Who is the author? 

A. Meg Medina
B. Kate DiCamillo
C. Pam Muñoz Ryan
D. Jacqueline Woodson

  

C. Pam Muñoz Ryan

     

Characters

100

In a classic Dr. Seuss tale, this loyal elephant defends a world living on a tiny speck of dust and reminds everyone that “A person’s a person, no matter how small.” 

 

Horton

200

In El Deafo, what every day object becomes the source of Cece’s imagined powers?

A. A backpack

B. A cape

C. A hearing aid 

D. A walkie-talkie  

       

   

C. A hearing aid (the Phonic Ear)

300

In the story often told as a Chinese folktale, the firstborn son’s name is so long that it causes trouble when he falls into a well. What is that name? 

A. Ting Tang Too

B. Tikki Tikki Tembo

C. Ping Pong Pao

D. Long Po Po

B. Tikki Tikki Tembo

      

       

400

In the graphic novel Frizzy, which character struggles with her feelings about her curly hair?

A. Mia
B. Marlene
C. Maya
D. Sofia

 

B. Marlene

          

500

                       

Q1: What does “Strega Nona” mean in Italian? 

A) Village Healer

B) Grandma Witch

C) Wise Woman

D) Old Friend

Q2: What happens when Big Anthony uses Strega Nona’s pasta pot without permission? 

A. It stops working

B. It floods the village with pasta

C. It disappears

D. The pasta turns to mush

Q1: B) Grandma Witch

Q2: B. It floods the village with pasta

600

In Julián Is a Mermaid, Julián dreams of dressing like a beautiful mermaid. Which family member surprises him by helping him complete his fabulous outfit?

A. His sister
B. His aunt
C. His abuela
D. His cousin  

C. His abuela

      

Garrett College

100

What type of college is Garrett College?

A) A four-year university

B) A trade school for only electricians

C) A private college

D) A two-year college

D) A two-year college 

GC also offers numerous Trade and Technical Programs 

200

At Garrett College, which student service center is the place where you can find the library, career counseling, academic advising, and tutoring all in one spot?

The Learning Commons

300

             

Q1: Garrett College is located in which Maryland town?

Hint: It's not Deep Creek Lake

Q2: It's also located in this Maryland County.

Hint: You shouldn't need one!

Q1: McHenry

Q2: Garrett County

400

Garrett College is named after Garrett County. Who was Garrett County named after? 

A) John Friend

B) John W. Garrett

C) Meshach Browning

D) Mary Elizabeth Garrett

B) John W. Garrett

He became President of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad (B&O) on November 17, 1858, and held that role for about 26 years. 

During the Civil War, Garrett and the B&O played a vital role in supporting the Union by transporting troops, equipment, and supplies because the railroad linked Washington, D.C. with the rest of the Union.

500

Garrett College welcomed its first students 55 years ago. It's now 2026. Do the math - what year was that?

1971

Garrett College was founded in 1967!

 

600

Garrett College has a special center that studies the outdoors and the environment. What is it called?

A) The Science Dome

B) The Center for Adventure and Outdoor Studies

C) The Thunder Dome

D) The Nature Explorers Club 

B) The Center for Adventure and Outdoor Studies (CAOS)