{"id":808,"date":"2018-03-19T09:52:44","date_gmt":"2018-03-19T13:52:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.library.mcgill.ca\/hsslibrary\/?p=808"},"modified":"2020-06-11T09:14:49","modified_gmt":"2020-06-11T13:14:49","slug":"new-puzzle-table-at-hssl","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.library.mcgill.ca\/hsslibrary\/new-puzzle-table-at-hssl\/","title":{"rendered":"New Puzzle Table at HSSL"},"content":{"rendered":"

The next time you find yourself in need of a breather at HSSL, take a minute to pause at the new De-stress Station<\/strong>, a.k.a. the Puzzle Table<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Located in the passageway between the the McLennan<\/a> and Redpath<\/a> sections of HSSL, t<\/span>his new wellness initiative is brought to all HSSL users thanks to the Arts Undergraduate Society of McGill<\/a> (AUS). The concept is simple: We set out a large jigsaw puzzle and it is collectively completed by passers by, who spend as little or as much time on it as they choose.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Working\u00a0on a puzzle is said to draw upon both the right and left hemispheres of the brain, making it is a great way to give your grey matter the equivalent of a good, all-encompassing stretch. Also, because it is considered an active pastime, it requires a level of focus that can allow you to really unplug from studying or working. So if you\u2019ve got a case of writer’s block, or your study group is stuck on a problem, a quick trip to the Puzzle Table just might help.\"\"<\/a>The funds from the AUS have allowed for the purchase of a number of puzzles. Since 500-piece puzzles were being finished in a matter of hours, most of our collection is made up of 1000-piece puzzles at a minimum. There’s a Tetris-style wooden block puzzle as well, for something a little different.\"\"<\/p>\n

We have a variety of styles and challenge levels, and we endeavor to keep things fun, and relevant when we can. The Puzzle Table hosted a winter scene during the snowstorm, and characters from movies and video games during reading week.\"\" \"\"
\n<\/a>Judging by the frequency at which we are removing completed puzzles and putting out new ones, the De-Stress Station is a much appreciated new feature of HSSL. Next time you\u2019re passing by, instead of rushing past, give yourself and your brain a different kind of workout. Spend a few minutes with the puzzle of the moment, and see if you can pick up on a theme. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Here’s our puzzle of the moment, put up on Thursday, March 15th, a small nod to Stephen Hawking’s passing the day before. It’s a tough one -come lend a hand!<\/p>\n

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