Library Scavenger Hunt – A Week-Long Adventure!

There are 7 total locations to discover throughout the week—each one you find earns you an entry into our prize drawings! Explore the community, solve fun riddles, and celebrate the powerful impact of the library.

Find all 7 locations to boost your chances of winning!
Complete each day’s challenge for a shot at a special prize.
Be the first to uncover Duluth’s Golden Bookmark and claim bragging rights for the whole year!

Follow the Duluth Library Foundation on Facebook and Instagram, and check our website each morning for your next clue. Let the adventure begin!

Friday, April 11th – Golden Bookmark Clue:
You’re getting close to finding the prize
When a building can be seen with your eyes
Where Buddy played and Bobby was amazed
And it’s now on its way to being saved.

Friday, April 11th – Day 6 Scavenger Hunt Clue:
“Ahoy matey!” is a common declaration
That you might hear at a CLUB near this literary location.
Or if you’re coming from the other direction,
You’ll pass by some coffee and confections.
And once you’ve found it, you can stop for a drink
At a brewery once owned by Michael Fink.
But don’t be discouraged; if it takes you a spell,
You can finish with a rest at this famous hotel.

Thursday, April 10th – Day 5 Golden Bookmark Clue:
Now that we’ve narrowed from east and west
Where, exactly, does the bookmark rest?
It closes at 10 so don’t look after dark
Or you will be be trespassing in a park

Thursday, April 10th – Day 5 Scavenger Hunt Clue:
If you’ve been following the daily clues
You’ll have an idea on where to peruse
This place is one of three locations
Where you can check out a book, or tickets to destinations
It’s not downtown and it’s not in the east
It shares a building with the fire department and police
And if you’re still stumped and the trail has gone bland
Look for an Avenue known to be GRAND.

Wednesday, April 9th – Day 4 Golden Bookmark Clue:
If you want to narrow the location
Stay to the west of this “tanning station”:
Keep your sunglasses well within your reach
The bookmark is west of BRIGHT-ON Beach.

Wednesday, April 9th – Day 4 Scavenger Hunt Clue:
This name of this location may seem a bit deceiving
But when you walk inside, you’ll never stop believing
In the power of books and the strength in knowledge
It’s like walking into your own personal college
You’ll find books, records and gifts, just to name a few
It opened its doors in 1982
And if you’re still looking, don’t go stargazing
Look for a store that’s really “AMAZING!”

Tuesday, April 8th – Golden Bookmark Clue:
When you go out to seek the bookmark today
There’s a side of town where you should stay
When Superior Street West turns to Superior East
You’ve reached the half of the city where your search will cease.

Tuesday, April 8th – Day 3 Scavenger Hunt Clue:
Are you searching for a coffee, live music and some food?
Then head to this location and its neighbor has the goods!
Or if you want to grab a movie, this area is where you can go.
A famous theater resides nearby as well as a Catering Co.!
The location was a dream for a couple from New York
Who fell in love with Duluth once retired from their work.
And if you’re still stumped, and don’t know where to look
Ski down from Spirit Mountain, find a place to buy a book.

Monday, April 7th – Day 2 Golden Bookmark Clue:
When looking for the bookmark, you will see
The most beautiful sight in front of thee
“A superior place,” tourists cry
As they watch for freighters passing by

Monday, April 7th – Day 2 Scavenger Hunt Clue:
When the pantry is bare and it’s time to restock,
Then borrow books as well? That’s two birds with one rock.
Or if you’re looking for some yoga to slow down your pace,
Your errands can be done in one convenient place!
If you were a regular visitor in 2016 at this location
You would have seen improvements through a summer renovation
And if you’re still not clear on where to find this clue,
Go looking for a triangle with hashmarks that are blue!

Sunday, April 6th – Day 1 Golden Bookmark Clue:
Let the hunt begin for curious eyes
That seek to win the most ultimate prize
Wherever you go, make sure that you stay
Where inclement weather can ruin a day.

Sunday, April 6th – Day 1 Scavenger Hunt Clue:
If you’re feeling like you need a place to pray
This location is not necessarily the best place to stay
The business is not old, by the standard of Duluth
Though the building holds the history if we’re telling you the truth
A former radiologist found this place that guaranteed
A place to purchase books that people like to read
So keep your eyes up high, and you might just see a steeple
And visit a good place for the gathering of people.