Event

Secrets of the Puzzle Master: Online Event

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

Will Shortz, the editor of The New York Times crossword puzzle, discusses crossword puzzles.

The author/editor of more than 500 puzzle books, Will Shortz is the world’s only academically accredited puzzle master. He serves as puzzle master for NPR’s Weekend Edition Sunday and is the founder and director of the American Crossword Puzzle Tournament, held annually for more than 40 years. Through his championing of puzzles, he has earned admiring fans from all over the world.

In honor of this event, Will has created a special crossword puzzle all about Illinois. The puzzle will be emailed to all registrants after March 14.

This event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present, a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering high-quality 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).

Register and receive the Zoom link here.

Explore Will Shortz's books and movie in the library catalog.