Illinois Libraries Present- Secrets of the Puzzle Master: A Conversation with Will Shortz

Program Type:

Speaker/ Presentation

Age Group:

Adults
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Program Description

Event Description

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. 

Literary Land of Lincoln – a custom crossword puzzle created by Will will be sent out via email. 
 A Link to the answer key will be sent out with the recording via Zoom.

Zoom Event Attendee Registration Link: 

https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_D56izr6ASC27_KiVmuKvUg

OR

bit.ly/ILP_WillShortz

This event will be recorded and available till June 30. If you register, you will get an email with the link to the recording when it becomes available. 

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 the 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

 

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Friends sponsorship

Sponsored by the Friends of the McHenry Public Library.

Zoom

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