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The community jigsaw’s appeal is no puzzle.
Cahill’s Library and Media Specialist Renee O’Donnell says her students love to come in and unwind with a good puzzle. She finds that many of her students will wander over to the puzzle stations to help get away from the distractions of the day, to reset, and then recharge.
O’Donnell adds that once a puzzle is finished she can very visibly see these completers beaming with pride over their accomplishment. O’Donnell will often glue the finished puzzles and hang them in a frame. O’Donnell says the library will happily accept donations of new or gently used puzzles, with no missing pieces to help keep the excitement going.
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Putting together a jigsaw puzzle is not only a great brain exercise, but it also has numerous health benefits such as helping to regulate mood, reduce stress, and increase self-confidence.