Handy Jigsaws – Kelsall’s completely free jigsaw lending library – is one year old!
Our loan jigsaws are delivered on foot – we’ve covered 232 miles around the village over the last year!
The library stocks up to 100 jigsaws from quality manufacturers. As well as adding Dab Hand stock, we have received a number of kind donations over the year which has helped us keep the library fresh and updated with new titles.
About 80% of loans were for 1000 piece jigsaws, by far our most popular piece count, although 500 and 636 piece jigsaws were appreciated by borrowers new to puzzling or with limited space. Smaller piece counts (often with extra large pieces) have helped those with sight, handling or cognitive difficulties.
Here are some examples of our most wanted themes and titles from our first year:
We offer a wide variety of images and themes – from toys and trains to Shakespeare and sushi!
Along with other humorous jigsaws, Wasgijs have proved extremely popular. We have added more of these titles recently and have others waiting in the wings. If you have yet to discover the joys of Wasgijs, see our article here.
Falcon’s Up & Away is our most requested title of the year.
Gibsons’ Albert Dock, Liverpool and Happy Holidays have also been popular, perhaps reminding us of trips past and to come…
Happy Holidays is also a good example of popular montage style jigsaws – lots of images in one puzzle!
Ravensburger’s Retro Revelry is one of our top titles of the year, ideal for puzzlers who like a challenge. One borrower commented: “Great!! Talk about nostalgia!”
Nostalgia Toys remains a favourite choice but don’t forget that we add stock frequently – click here to see our latest additions, including The World of Shakespeare, a very striking puzzle.
A few comments from our borrowers:
“Great library of puzzles”
“Such a kind service to provide in these difficult times. Thank you!”
“This is a great initiative for the village…the puzzles have been a great mental exercise and talking point for my 93 year old mother who has dementia. I would highly recommend!”
Would you like a Handy Jigsaw delivered to your door? Find out more and browse titles.
If you know someone without internet access please ask them to call Delia on 07803 203617. We can talk through our range and/or take along a few for them to choose from.