It's Pi Day!

NATIONAL PI DAY           

National Pi Day on March 14th recognizes the mathematical constant π. Also known as pi, the first three and most recognized digits are 3.14. The day is celebrated by pi enthusiasts and pie lovers alike!

Come by our library and help us recite pi to 100 spaces and beyond. Everyone who helps gets a Moon Pie as a reward. While supplies last. 

NATIONAL PI DAY HISTORY

In 1988, Larry Shaw organized the earliest known official or large-scale celebration of Pi Day at the San Francisco Exploratorium. The Exploratorium continues to hold Pi Day celebrations.

On March 12, 2009, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a non-binding resolution (HRES 224) recognizing March 14, 2009, as National Pi Day.

PI FAQ

Q. Who holds the record for memorizing the most digits of pi?
A. In 2015, Rajveer Meena memorized 70,0000 decimal places of Pi as certified by Guinness World Records.

Q. Why do people eat pie on Pi Day?
A. People eat pie on Pi Day because the two words are homophones and hearing that it's Pi Day makes people think of pie. Also, since pies are usually round, they're an ideal way to celebrate Pi Day.