Dewey Decimal System
- 000
- computers
- encyclopedias
- journalism and publishing
- 100
- the occult and paranormal
- witchcraft
- psychology
- philosophy
- 200
- Bible
- theology
- religions
- 300
- sex
- anthropology
- political science
- economics
- law
- government
- true crime
- education
- business
- etiquette
- folklore (including fairytales)
- 400
- languages
- 500
- mathematics
- astronomy
- physics
- chemistry
- geology
- plants
- birds
- insects
- animals
- 600
- health
- fitness
- pets
- car repair
- boatbuilding
- gardening
- cooking
- sewing
- child care
- woodworking
- renovations
- homebuilding
- 700
- coins
- collectibles
- crafts
- interior decorating
- antiques
- art
- painting and drawing
- photography
- music
- stamps
- sports
- 800
- poetry
- drama
- humour
- Canadian and other literatures
- speech writing
- 900
- sea voyages
- travel
- biography
- genealogy
- history
The list gives examples only. Remember that subjects overlap: a political biography may be classified as Politics (300), Biography (921), or History (971, for North America). Books are shelved by Dewey number. Remember - the books you're looking for might not be in the branch you visit. Ask staff for assistance.
