Ann Arbor’s Secret Code Hunt: Library or Spy Training?
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Oh, I'm sorry, did I miss the part where my summer had me decoding secret messages around Ann Arbor? Apparently, thousands are caught up in a 'popular game organized by the public library' where hunting for hidden codes and, wait for it, reading books earns you points! Yes, reading books as a competitive sport now—take that, NFL! This summer pastime isn’t just back to basics, it’s more like back to sleuthing with a Dewey Decimal twist. So let me get this straight: the library basically turned itself into the city's coolest escape room with pages? Genius.
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Source: Feeds | Published: 8/4/2025 | Author: Neda Ulaby
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