By popular demand, Huntington Public Library brings back puzzle competition

By popular demand, Huntington Public Library brings back puzzle competition

By Lauren Feldman

By popular demand, Huntington Public Library brought back its puzzle competition on Sunday, Sept. 15.

This was the second puzzle competition the library has hosted. The first competition, which took place in early June, was a hit with residents, who flocked in pairs, trios and quads to complete a 500-piece puzzle in under two hours. Both were held in the auditorium of the Main Branch at 338 Main St. 

For this round, four teams faced off to complete a fall-themed puzzle. The puzzle is kept a mystery until the clock starts counting down, and all teams are given the same puzzle to keep things fair. 

The first group, who called themselves the Puzzled Parents, completed the puzzle in just under half an hour. 

Jacqueline Basso, resident programming librarian, said, “The first puzzle competition was very popular, it was a fully-booked program and everyone wanted more. All the comment cards were really favorable. So we scheduled this one in the fall.” 

First and second place teams received a swag bag from the library, as well as a first and second place trophy. 

Basso indicated the library plans to host another competition in the coming months, possibly closer to the fall holidays. “It seems like something our patrons are enjoying, and I hope to highlight it more in our newsletters going forward,” she said.