Word Game Wednesdays

Schedule

Wed Mar 12 2025 at 06:00 pm to 07:30 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library | New York, NY

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Join us in person to play a variety of word-based games, including Scrabble, Boggle, Bananagrams, and Scattergories.
About this Event

This program is in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, 1st Floor Corner Space.


Calling all word lovers! Join us in person to play a variety of word-based games, including Scrabble, Boggle, Bananagrams, and Scattergories. Bring a friend or join on your own—all levels are welcome.

Studies have shown that regularly playing word-based games can have positive effects on your mental, emotional, and physical health, including:

  • Improving memory
  • Building vocabulary
  • Improving focus
  • Reducing stress

Registration is required for this event.

All programs are subject to change or cancellation. This event is for Adults 18+


Recommended Reading

The American Heritage word finder : build vocabulary quickly and easily

Manser, Martin H. (428.1 H)

101 two-letter words

Merritt, Stephin (428.1 M)

English for everyone : English vocabulary builder

Booth, Thomas (428.24 B)

The puzzler : one man's quest to solve the most baffling puzzles ever, from crosswords to jigsaws to the meaning of life

A. J. Jacobs (793.73 J)

The official Scrabble players dictionary

Merriam-Webster (793.734 O)

Is that a word? : from AA to ZZZ, the weird and wonderful language of scrabble? [electronic resource]


Assistive Listening and ASL

ASL interpretation and real-time (CART) captioning available upon request. Please submit your request at least two weeks in advance by emailing [email protected].

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Where is it happening?

Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, 455 5th Avenue, New York, United States

Event Location & Nearby Stays:

NYPL - Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL)

Host or Publisher NYPL - Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL)

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