We enjoyed an informative and interesting trip to the Central Brooklyn Public Library. We enjoyed a workshop given by a librarian who gave us some interesting facts about the building and its history. Did you know that the Central Library was built in the shape of an open book? Did you notice that their display stands are also formed in the shape of an open book? Did you know that the library was in the making from 1908 but was only completed in February of 1941?
We were reminded about the genres we read and their differences: fiction, nonfiction, biography, reference, etc. We were shown the different sections for each, including books in a series, and books with their artwork displays. We also discussed how fiction is organized by author's last name in alphabetical order. Biographies are organized by name.
In addition, the Dewey Decimal system helps us locate books by topic, for example dinosaurs, dogs, or electricity; to find the right number, ask a librarian or look it up in the library catalog. (The librarian knew many numbers by heart, but like she said - she was just showing off...she only knows a few!) We all got a chance to browse, read, and check-out our own books. That felt big and responsible. Please enjoy the pictures...and please don't forget to return the books:-)
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