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Puzzlepalooza: Puzzle Competition and Puzzle Swap

Dec 16, 2024
Puzzlepalooza puzzle competition and puzzle swap at Central Library on January 11 2025 9am - 1pm

During the winter months, what could be better than getting together for a friendly puzzling competition at Central Library? Assemble a team of 3-5 five people or sign up as an individual to compete in a race to see who can complete a 500-piece puzzle the fastest on Saturday, January 11 from 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.! Individuals who sign up will be assigned to teams so that they can compete, and everyone should plan to arrive by 9:30 a.m. so that the competition can begin on time at 10 a.m. The top three teams will win generously donated prizes provided by I'm Board, Games & Family Fun.

Not into competing? We'll also have:

  • Puzzle swaps and community puzzle table at Madison Public LibraryNon-competitive tables where you can watch the competition and puzzle at your own pace
  • A puzzle exchange available throughout the event - bring a puzzle if you can, or just take one home to enjoy
  • Catered refreshments from Ugly Apple Cafe
  • Music, door prizes and fun provided by DJ Shotski

Registration is required to participate in the competition and opens Dec 28 at 9 a.m. Everyone is welcome to come enjoy the puzzle swap and non-competitive puzzle play.

Event Sponsors

DJ Shotski

Stacy Harbaugh aka DJ Shotski will spin records for the event, announce door prizes, and provide giveaways

I'm Board

I'm Board Games and Family Fun supplied the 15 puzzles for our competition, as well as door prizes

Ugly Apple Cafe

Ugly Apple Cafe will cater refreshments for the event