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Decoding Dewey Decimal Mystery Cache

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Hidden : 5/6/2009
Difficulty:
2.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1 out of 5

Size: Size:   other (other)

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Geocache Description:

The Dewey Decimal System is used in most libraries. To locate the cache inside this Library, you must first find a clue hidden just outside the Library using the Dewey Decimal System.

The Genoa City Public Library schedule is as follows:
Mon & Wed - 10:00am - 7:00pm
Tues & Fri - 9:00am - 5:00pm
Sat - 9:00am -3:00pm
Closed on Thurs and Sun

The coordinates given are for the Library parking.

As you might imagine, this cache is hidden among the books in the Library. To find the final location, you must first figure out a set of three digit numbers to locate the clue hidden just outside the Library. You must "decode" this by finding the numbers of the book classifications listed below. To find a book on LOGIC you would look in section 160 while a book about MAGNETISM would be found in section 538. Now it's your turn.

NOTE: Everything you need is ON LIBRARY PROPERTY. The description for the NORTH coordinate shows up in 7 different book classifications, so you will need to chose the one that corresponds to this library property. If you chose the wrong one, you will get coordinates that are obviously not on library property. THE CORRECT COORDINATES ARE VERY OBVIOUS when you compare them to the Library parking coordinates.

The hint will be hidden at the coordinates of:

N42 29._ _ _ = Education, research & related topics
W88 19._ _ _ = Instruments & instrumental ensembles

At this location you will find the number needed to locate the cache among the books inside the Library.

A special thanks to the Genoa City Library for allowing us to place this cache.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

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Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)