7 years, 1,000 pieces at a time: Avid jigsaw puzzlers have their own library in Whitehorse [Video]

Roslyn Woodcock of Whitehorse has a shed in her yard that is filled with jigsaw puzzles, and community members are free to borrow them.

The Whitehorse Jigsaw Puzzle Exchange began as a project seven years ago, and has grown by word of mouth.

Puzzles of many themes are stocked high on the shelves and organized meticulously. It skyrocketed in popularity during the pandemic.

For Woodcock, the library reflects both a passion and a necessity.

“Once the winter hits, we’ve always got a puzzle on the table,” she said, reflecting on her own love of the hobby. 

What began 7 years ago as a personal project continues to fit into community needs… Asad Chishti stops by a jigsaw puzzle exchange in Whitehorse.

The exchange has grown to about 500 members, and is mostly stocked with 1,000-piece puzzles.

“I’ll grow old here … [or] older,” she said with a chuckle. “I need …