The crossword puzzle recently celebrated its 100th birthday, and the Killingworth Library is celebrating its 50th anniversary! We have just the event for you – the Third Annual Killingworth Library Crossword Puzzle Tournament! The puzzles we will use are provided by Will Shortz, founder of the American Crossword Puzzle Tournament and New York Times Crossword Puzzle Editor. They are four not-yet-published NY Times puzzles, ranging in difficulty from Monday to Thursday. Accuracy and speed will rule the day, but there will be a separate prize category for those who have never competed in a tournament before. If you have seen the movie Wordplay about the 2005 ACPT, and always wanted to see what it would be like to compete, this is your chance! If you want to warm up for the 2013 ACPT (March 7-9 in Brooklyn), this is also your chance! If you are a more leisurely solver, come enjoy the afternoon with other puzzlers and enjoy the shared solving experience.
Seating is limited, so please register in advance by calling the Killingworth Library at 860-663-2000, stopping by in person, or sending an email to treasurer@killingworthlibrary.org with your name, address, and telephone number. There is a $10 registration fee, payable at the door. Bring your favorite crossword solving pencil. The doors will open at 12:30pm, and warmup puzzles will be available. (Snowdate: February 23rd)
