Stashed in the Stacks Mystery Cache
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Here is where people,
One frequently finds,
Lower their voices
And raise their minds.
~Richard Armour, "Library"
ALL CACHERS PLEASE NOTE: This geocache has been ransacked at least twice and all items, including the log book, have been stolen. PLEASE BE ESPECIALLY CAUTIOUS when accessing this cache. Do NOT allow any muggles to see you remove, open, or replace this geocache. This is an especially busy location so please take extra precautions to maintain the secrecy of this cache so that it isn't wrecked in the future. THANK YOU!
Satellite technology will take you to the front door, but to find the treasure you must rely solely on your wits. There are hundreds of thousands of potential hiding places here, but Dewey says you must decipher the puzzle below to reveal its exact location:
ABC.DEFG
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Displayed on the back wall of the Discovery Zone, a section for older children, you'll see the word "Discover" surrounded by puzzle pieces. How many puzzle pieces are loose and not connected to other pieces? Take the answer and multiply by two. |
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The library facility opened to the public on November __ , 2010. |
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At the top of the stairs to the second floor, you'll see a curved wall of colored glass panels created by artist Manola Borrajo-Giner. How many separate panels of glass make up the display? |
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The street address of the library is 4__1 Festival Lane. Find the missing number. |
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Find the replica of the Taj Mahal in a glass display. How many people are listed on the donation plaque? |
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In the middle of the Enchanted Forest in the young children's area, you'll find the Reading Tree. How many small doors are in the trunk of the tree? |
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How many fireplaces are in the Fireside Lounge on the second floor? |
This cache is available only during the following hours:
| Monday through Friday: |
9:30 AM - 9 PM |
| Saturday: |
9:30 AM - 5 PM |
| Sunday |
1 PM - 5 PM |
Please note: the library is closed on statutory holidays, Easter weekend and 4 days at Christmas.
This cache has been placed with full permission from library director Sharon Siga. At her request, only items that are clean and dry are to be placed in this cache.
Congratulations to Janski and Licwid for being the First To Find!
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Additional Hints
(Decrypt)
[Here's how to find some of the answers you may need:]
[HINT #1:] Crehfr gur yvoenel oebpuherf naq obbxyrgf va gur znva sblre.
[HINT #2:] Svaq gur ohvyqvat qrqvpngvba cyndhrf.
[HINT #3:] Nfx n yvoenevna!
Treasures
You'll collect a digital Treasure from one of these collections when you find and log this geocache:
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