Word Game Wednesdays

Date and Time
Wednesday, January 8, 2025, 6 - 7:30 PM
End times are approximate. Events may end early or late.

Location

Fully accessible to wheelchairs
Event Details

This event will take place 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, Scattergories, and Quiddler. Bring a friend or join on your own—all levels are welcome.

scrabble board with tiles spelling out word game wednesdays

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 recommended 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
Hellweg, Paul (423.1 H)

Barron's 1100 Words You Need to Know : Build Your Vocabulary in Just 15 Minutes a Day
Carriero, Rich (428.1 C)

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 accessibility@nypl.org.