Puzzle Competition

Tuesday, February 28, 2023

Event Details

The Urbandale Public Library invites the public to compete in a jigsaw puzzle competition. Beginning Wednesday, February 1, teams of up to four players may register with the library to assemble a designated puzzle. Prizes will be awarded for the two quickest teams! 


How to Play: 

  • Option 1: Email uploutreach@urbandale.org to register and reserve a time for your team to complete the challenge in order to ensure the puzzle is available. Upon arriving at the library, check-in at the front desk to check out the puzzle and pick up a challenge form to record your time.
  • Option 2; Check out a puzzle on a first-come, first-served basis to complete at home. Email a picture of your completed puzzle and fill out a form to record your time to be entered in the competition. 
  • Each team will complete the same "official" competition puzzle. There is no time limit for completing the puzzle but be mindful of library hours and duration of completing the puzzle. For example, a team will not be able to reserve a time for the challenge one hour prior to closing as the puzzle can take between 2 and 4 hours to complete. Teams will not be allowed to resume progress on a puzzle if they are unable to complete it in the allotted time.
  • Use any table of your choice within the library to complete the puzzle.
  • Take a picture of the completed puzzle and email it to uploutreach@urbandale.org in order to be entered in the competition. Return your puzzle to the front desk for the next team.
  • Suggested start times are listed below. One attempt is allowed per team to complete the puzzle. Please note the library will not be open on Monday, February 20 for staff in-service. 
    • Monday-Thursday: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Library closes at 8:30 p.m.) 
    • Friday & Saturday: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Library closes at 6 p.m.) 
    • Sunday: 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. (Library closes at 6 p.m.)
  • Winners will be notified by March 3. Prizes can be collected at the front desk until March 17. 
 
*For those who prefer to linger over a jigsaw puzzle, the library has you covered too. Cardholders may choose from a variety of designs and check out one to take home. 



Event Type(s): Gaming
Age Group(s): All Ages
Staci Stanton, Programming & Outreach Manager