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Photos: Puzzle race at library

by | Sep 8, 2025 | Featured, Featured: Features

The Hopkinton Public Library hosted a sold-out puzzle race Sunday.

Library puzzle race

Puzzlers (from left) Abigail Hays, Jackie Boni, Michelle Lawrence and Jodi Rooney compete PHOTO/WILLIAM DURFEE

Library puzzle race

Temmates (from left) Laura Nevaleasy and Lauren Demake get to work. PHOTO/WILLIAM DURFEE

Library puzzle race

Competitors (from left) Chirag Patel, Kiran Patel and Courtney Patel near completion. PHOTO/WILLIAM DURFEE

Library puzzle race

Teammates (from left) Melissa Nadeau, Gayle Langlois and Samantha Lewis figure out the final pieces. PHOTO/WILLIAM DURFEE

Library puzzle race

Peter Jansen (left) looks on as Joe Gonzalez and Elaine Jansen place pieces. PHOTO/WILLIAM DURFEE

Library puzzle race

Winners (from left) Michelle Lawrence, Jodi Rooney, Abigail Hays and Jackie Boni pose for a picture. PHOTO/WILLIAM DURFEE

Library puzzle race

Sophie Downing (left) places a piece while Troy Downing and Vanessa Downing study their next move. PHOTO/WILLIAM DURFEE

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