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ONLINE Secrets of the Puzzle Master

A Conversation with Will Shortz

2023-04-25 19:00:00 2023-04-25 20:00:00 America/Chicago ONLINE Secrets of the Puzzle Master Shortz, the editor of The New York Times crossword puzzle and the world’s only academically accredited puzzle master, discusses his career in puzzles. Zoom -

Tuesday, April 25
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-04-25 19:00:00 2023-04-25 20:00:00 America/Chicago ONLINE Secrets of the Puzzle Master Shortz, the editor of The New York Times crossword puzzle and the world’s only academically accredited puzzle master, discusses his career in puzzles. Zoom -

Shortz, the editor of The New York Times crossword puzzle and the world’s only academically accredited puzzle master, discusses his career in puzzles.

An exclusive puzzle created for the event will be emailed to all registrants after March 14!

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.

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.

Additional funding provided by the Downers Grove Public Library Foundation. DGPLF is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation dedicated to providing extraordinary enhancements to the library beyond traditional expense and taxpayer support.

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  • Registration with email address is required. You will receive the access link with your reservation confirmation.
  • Virtual programs adhere to the Library's Video and Photography Policy. Participants should be aware of their privacy settings before logging into the program. 
  • This program will be presented through a live Zoom webinar.

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Virtual Program | Registration Required | Lectures | Activity |

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