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Secrets of the Puzzle Master: A Conversation with Will Shortz – ILP

April 25, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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Secrets of the Puzzle Master: A Conversation with Will Shortz – ILP
Tuesday, April 25 at 7 PM
Will Shortz, the editor of The New York Times crossword puzzle, and the world’s only academically accredited puzzle master, discusses crossword puzzles.
The author/editor of more than 500 puzzle books, Shortz is also the puzzle master for NPR’s Weekend Edition Sunday and the founder and director of the American Crossword Puzzle Tournament, held annually for more than 40 years.
Through his championing of puzzles Will has earned admiring fans from all over the world.
In honor of this event, Will Shortz has created a special crossword puzzle all about Illinois. The puzzle will be emailed to all registrants after March 14!
A recording of the event will be made available on YouTube until June 30th
This event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present, a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering premier events.
ILP is funded in part by a grant awarded by the Illinois State Library, a department of the Office of Secretary of State,
using funds provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services, under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA).
ILP is committed to inclusion and accessibility. To request accommodations, please email illinoislibrariespresent@gmail.com

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Date:
April 25, 2023
Time:
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Website:
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Granite City, IL 62040 United States
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(618) 452-6238
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2001 Delmar

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2145 Johnson

ClosedToday: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm

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