Jigsaw puzzle competition at Buckfastleigh Library

Buckfastleigh Library invites teams for a competitive evening of jigsaw puzzling on Friday 8 May, racing to complete the same 500-piece puzzle in around two hours. Friendly fun for up to four per team with tickets £4 per person and booking essential.

It’s back by extremely popular demand! Our Jigsaw Puzzle Competition Night, hosted by Buckfastleigh Library, promises a cosy, good‑humoured evening pitting teams against the clock and the same jigsaw. Come and have a go — we’d love to see you there.

At a glance

Date: Friday 8 May 2026
Doors open: 6.10pm; pieces down: 6.30pm
Venue: Buckfastleigh Library
Teams: Up to four people per team (smaller teams very welcome)
Format: Everyone tackles the same 500‑piece puzzle; first to finish wins (allow around 2 hours)
Tickets: £4 per person
Refreshments: A few bits on hand — feel free to bring your own, too

It’s a friendly, light‑hearted challenge — perfect for puzzle fans and anyone who fancies a sociable Friday evening in the library. Why not gather a couple of friends and see how you get on?

Booking is essential. To reserve your places, please call 01364 642638 or email buckfastleigh.library@librariesunlimited.org.uk. You can also find general information about the library at https://discover.librariesunlimited.org.uk/-/buckfastleigh-library#/.