[Libs-Or] Puzzle Palooza- speed puzzle event
Yoncalla Public Library
yoncallalibrary at gmail.com
Wed Jul 9 16:23:09 PDT 2025
Thank you for the update. This is good to know.
Amy Bucknum
On Wed, Jul 9, 2025 at 4:07 PM Sarah V via Libs-Or <libs-or at omls.oregon.gov>
wrote:
> Hi All,
>
> Ravensburger got back to me, but the 500-piece puzzles they offered were
> already ones that are in the puzzle-sharing Excel. They suggested I ask
> back in a few months as what they can offer may change, so that's what I'll
> do.
>
> Best,
> Sarah Vandehey
> Beaverton City Library
>
> On Tue, Jul 1, 2025 at 4:36 PM Sarah V <crimson.critter at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Hi Amanda and all,
>>
>> The Beaverton City Library would be interested in hosting this program.
>> I'll apply for the puzzles.
>>
>> Best,
>> Sarah Vandehey
>> Beaverton City Library
>>
>> On Mon, Jun 30, 2025 at 1:18 PM Amanda Edwards via Libs-Or <
>> libs-or at omls.oregon.gov> wrote:
>>
>>> Hello, the Klamath County Library currently does a speed puzzle event
>>> every quarter. We call this event “Puzzle Palooza”. It is open for adults
>>> and teens, and they compete in ten groups of 3 to 4 members, to complete a
>>> 500-piece puzzle. The top three groups are awarded small prizes. It is very
>>> a very popular event with our patrons and takes minimal planning to
>>> organize.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> We currently trade puzzles with a couple different Oregon libraries,
>>> using the courier system or regular mail to ship the puzzles. We are hoping
>>> that other libraries would be interested in joining us in the puzzle
>>> palooza.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> To participate, the library needs to provide 10 puzzles (1 design).
>>> Ravensburger will donate puzzles to libraries! Once your library has used
>>> the puzzle for the event, they would then be traded among the participating
>>> groups. This makes it cost-effective and allows for future puzzle
>>> programming.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Here is a list of questions that I have been asked by other libraries:
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> - How do I contact Ravensburger regarding free puzzles?
>>> -
>>> https://app-eu.wrike.com/frontend/requestforms/index.html?token=eyJhY2NvdW50SWQiOjY5MDE2MSwidGFza0Zvcm1JZCI6OTU0NDI0fQk0ODY3NzQ2MDgzMjc1CTI4MTcyZDg5ZmNjOTc1YzQ4Njk2YzUyMjJiN2E4MGVhYTk0NzBkNDNhZDQ3MzU0NTYxZTEwNzA2ZjViZGMzYjU=
>>> - Is there a master list of puzzles that have already been purchased
>>> we could review?-
>>> - You should be able to hover over the link in the spreadsheet
>>> and see an image of the puzzles that are currently in rotation.
>>> -
>>> https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1sp34hDfc5ijZl163Dp5jZdqJj1oXiDKVu_YGX4Vz_ac/edit?usp=sharing
>>>
>>> - What kind of puzzles do we use?
>>> - We recommend using Ravensburg due to the quality.
>>> - All 10 puzzles MUST be identical.
>>> - 500-piece puzzles work perfectly for a 2-hour event.
>>> - The puzzle pieces can be regular sized or the extra-large
>>> sized.
>>> - How far in advance can we request a set of puzzles, and how long
>>> can we keep them? (Due to staff availability, we might only be able to
>>> offer this event twice a year rather than quarterly.)
>>> - We do these events quarterly, but you could do them on a
>>> schedule that works for you.
>>> - My thoughts are that you would look at what puzzles are
>>> currently available and request them directly from that library, updating
>>> the spreadsheet as needed. Once you are done with the puzzle, you would
>>> change the availability to YES, so that others know that they can
>>> request/trade for it. You would be able to keep or trade them as needed.
>>> - Could you share with us any more information about how these
>>> events have gone for you – such as if and how many staff members or
>>> volunteers were needed, other rules or expectations we should keep in mind
>>> or impart to our participants, etc.?
>>> - Simple to run!
>>> - Only 1-2 people are needed to set up for the event, it just
>>> involves setting out 10 tables and 4 chairs per table (table shape does not
>>> matter, as long as the puzzle fits easily).
>>> - We usually have a timer running for the event, so that
>>> participants know how much time has passed.
>>> - Advertising
>>> - Aside from putting the puzzle on our website, calendar, and
>>> FB page, we do no other advertising.
>>> - I usually put reminders on FB a couple times to encourage
>>> people to sign up.
>>> - Sign-up sheet
>>> - Because this is a popular event, participants need to sign
>>> up in advance, having groups of 3-4 people. We put a link to a google form
>>> on our website and in the FB posts for one person from each team to
>>> complete.
>>> - Do you need to give prizes?
>>> - We like to do small prizes for our three top winning teams, but
>>> these are optional. These are awarded based on speed.
>>> - Usually, I puzzle related accessories: puzzle sorters and
>>> puzzle glue/tape.
>>> - We also had a pile of free puzzles for people to take home.
>>> We get quite a few puzzle donations from the public and let people take
>>> these home.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> *Amanda Edwards*
>>>
>>> Assistant Director
>>>
>>> Klamath County Library
>>>
>>> 126 South 3rd Street
>>>
>>> Klamath Falls, OR 97601
>>>
>>> 541-882-8894 ext 10
>>>
>>> aedwards at klamathlibrary.org
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> When you're here, you're home
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> [image: Image] [image: formal color stacked]
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
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