The Ferguson Library Celebrates the Return to Stamford of The American Crossword Puzzle Tournament

Celebrating the American Crossword Puzzle Tournament’s return to Stamford*, New York Times crossword puzzle editor and Tournament founder Will Shortz has provided memorabilia from past tournaments and from the filming of Wordplay along with photos from Don Christensen, the official ACPT photographer. Enjoy the exhibit, pick up a puzzle from last year’s tournament, and enjoy a slideshow retrospective of the history of the tournament.

In addition to the exhibit, which will be on display during library hours through March 29, at The Ferguson Library Main Library, DiMattia Building, on Saturday, March 7 at 2 p.m., the Library will be hosting Will Shortz, Crossword Editor of The New York Times and the world’s only academically accredited puzzle master. Mr. Shortz will present a short talk about The New York Times crossword puzzle, have a Q&A, and then run a short contest with one crossword. The five fasted correct solvers will win crossword books.

For more information, call 203 351-8231.

The Ferguson Library Main Library, DiMattia Building, is located at the corner of Bedford and Broad Streets, Stamford.

*This year’s ACPT will be held at the Stamford Marriott of March 27-29.

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