Join your library’s community of puzzlers

Clue Detective’s mission is to promote the benefits of solving puzzles via public libraries by working with them to foster a community of codebreakers.

Solving puzzles can:

  • Support lifelong learning
  • Sharpen cognitive, logic and critical thinking skills
  • Boost vocabulary and general knowledge
  • Bring people together in a spirit of friendly competition and collaboration.

Help your library patrons become a community of puzzlers

By making codewords accessible to all library patrons, Clue Detective aims to foster curiosity, encourage personal growth, and nurture a vibrant, inclusive community built around shared enjoyment and achievement.

When your public library subscribes to Clue Detective, every patron receives full and free access as a registered member. Our innovative approach ensures that you can turn your public library into a vibrant community of codebreakers.

Library users can solve Clue Detective puzzles

  • Inside the library, solo and/or with friends
  • From their homes, at school
  • When they are out and about – in their favourite cafe, on a park bench, on a railway platform, while on holiday!

The library provides universal access to ensure that all members, regardless of their location or schedule. They can enjoy the benefits of Clue Detective, and can enjoy tackling such activities as a codeword or a sudoku.  New content is constantly being added, so it’s best to check in regularly to discover new challenges and inspirations.

Create a welcoming space at your library for your puzzling patrons

Public libraries have long been centres of learning, discovery, and community engagement. In the digital age, creating a community of puzzlers certainly has its place.  Libraries can extend their reach by embracing new forms of interactive entertainment and brain-teasing challenges.

By establishing a community of puzzle solvers, you are creating more than just a group.  It’s a vibrant social opportunity which enables like-minded patrons to connect, form new friendships, and share their enthusiasm for this great method of problem-solving. Establishing a community of puzzlers within your library is a fantastic way to foster engagement. Solving puzzles provides a fun and stimulating challenge, bringing together individuals who share a passion for these entertaining games.

By offering Clue Detective puzzles and encouraging patrons to join a club, your library can become a welcoming space for lifelong learning and community spirit. Patrons of all ages and backgrounds can come together, making your library not just a place for books, but a centre for connection, fun, and intellectual growth.