Were inspired by seattle public librarys world record winning book domino. As each book collapses onto the next, casual readers sit and lie among the books, lounging on beach towels. Jun 05, 20 the seattle public library picked a novel way to kick off their 20 summer reading program. I made the worlds longest book domino chain at the seattle. They set a new world record for the longest domino chain made from books. Check it out below and stay tuned for information about the 2015 summer reading program. Seattle public library introduces free video streaming service. Seattle public library breaks world record for longest book. If you have already created usernames with both library systems you will need to remove one username in order to link your kcls and spl accounts. They set the record to launch their 20 summer reading program.
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The seattle public library decided to create the worlds longest book domino chain, a feat that required a total of 2,1 books. Jun 03, 20 seattle public library topples world record domino book chain. To celebrate the launch of the 20 summer reading program, the seattle public library created the longest book domino chain. Over the weekend, the seattle public library enlisted some college students to setup a recordbreaking 21 books to create the longest ever bookdomino chain. Library builds recordbreaking domino chain from old books. Jun 21, 20 to launch seattle public library s 20 summer reading program, 27 volunteers set up and toppled the worlds longest book domino chain in the library s breathtaking flagship location. Congratulations to the seattle public library for making the worlds longest domino book chain to promote their summer reading program and successfully blowing my mind in the process. Seattle public library claims to break the world book domino chain. Dec 12, 2015 seattle public library spl launched their 20 summer reading program by breaking the world record for the longest book domino chain. The seattle public library kicked off their 20 summer reading program by breaking a world record. A new best for the longest domino book chain was set at seattle public library after 2,1 books. Jun 04, 20 the seattle public library and 27 volunteers set out to create the worlds largest domino book chain with 2,1 books. Worlds longest book domino chain toppled to promote summer.
Seattle public library sets world record council connection. Over 10,000 books thrown out by public libraries were recently given new life in a beautiful new. Seattle public library breaks world record for longest. The seattle public library set the worlds record for the longest book domino chain. There are many, many more chain reactions, world records, and books in the archives, including this stop motion fun. Seattle public library sets record for longest bookdomino chain. A world record involving books falling side by side just like dominos has been broken in the us. Seattle public library sets world record for longest book. Watch the worlds longest domino chain made of books. Seattle public library claims to break the world book domino. Want to merge your existing kcls account with your seattle public library account. The seattle public library and 27 volunteers set out to create the worlds largest domino book chain with 2,1 books. The seattle public library staff set a new world record recently when they placed and toppled over 2,1 books in what is now considered the worlds longest book domino chain. The recordbreaking event, which was held to launch the.
This video of the worlds longest domino book chain is charming and suspenseful all. Jun 17, 20 back in may the seattle public library used 2,1 retired and donated books to create the worlds longest book domino chain. Seattle public library spl launched their 20 summer reading program by breaking the world record for the longest book domino chain. Book domino chain world record seattle public library youtube. Seattle public library just set an unusual world record in its incredible flagship building. To kick off its 20 summer reading program, the seattle public library set a world record with a libraryappropriate domino chain. Seattle, washington, united states may 31, 20 the seattle public library made a domino chain using 2,1 books and successfully made the entire chain toppled.
The chain contained 2,1 books, and took 1 minute and 54. The seattle public library kicked off its summer reading season by getting its name in the record books, setting a new world record for the longest book domino chain. Watch the worlds longest book domino chain enotes blog. The books used to make this domino chain were either. The seattle public library recently created the worlds longest domino chain made entirely of books. The awesome library ninjas at the seattle public library kicked off its summer reading program by smashing the world record for a book domino chain. Jun 04, 20 the seattle public library launched the 20 summer reading program by setting a new world record for the longest book domino chain. Book domino world record attempt at antwerp book fair video. Seattle public library sets world record for longest book domino. Seattle public library sets record for longest bookdomino. Explore the collection, find out about free events and classes, and learn how to reserve a computer or meeting room. This library created the worlds longest book domino chain.
Check out this mindblowing domino chain, but this time, its not made of iphones but created with over 2,000 books. The official channel for videos by the seattle public library. Seattle library sets off the worlds longest book domino chain. The event marked the launch of the librarys summer reading project. The seattle public library joins the ranks of awesome domino chain world record holders.
Book domino world record attempt at antwerp book fair. Also most of the books now have stickers on them that say they were a part of the book chain, so if you get them at the book sale youll know. Jun 17, 20 the seattle public library joins the ranks of awesome domino chain world record holders. And i love complex staged wonders like the worldrecord setting domino book chain planned and executed by the seattle public library. According to the library, its book domino chain broke the world record for the longest book domino chain ever.
Seattle public library topples world record domino book. The previous record of a 1,000book domino chain was set by an organization called responsible fishing in the united kingdom in 2011. If you ever lined up your dominos as a kid in order to knock them down in a perfect chain reaction, youll be familiar with the principle behind this, and more importantly, the frustration that boils up when you knock the. Last month the public library of enotes very own hometown, seattle, broke the world record for the worlds longest book domino chain. Seattle public library topples world record domino book chain by joshua trujillo on june 3, 20 at 4. The books used to make this domino chain were either donated or are out of date and no longer in the librarys collection. All the books used in the domino chain can be purchased at the upcoming friends of the seattle public library book sales. Seattle public library, domino book chain world record. Using the library get your library card and discover everything we have to offer. Two college student designers luke greenway and laura dasaro, 27 volunteers, seven hours of work, five attempts, and 21 books mixed together at the. Recordbreaking book domino chain at seattle public library.
Over the weekend, the seattle public library enlisted some college students to setup a recordbreaking 21 books to create the longest ever. On may 31, the seattle public library toppled a domino chain made of 2,1 books, setting a new world record for longest book domino chain. Seattle public library sets record for longest book domino chain nick davies. It took 27 volunteers, seven hours of setup and five attempts but in the end, the record was set. Seattle public library creates worlds longest book domino chain. Twentyseven volunteers lined up 2,1 books and knocked them. Jun 05, 20 the seattle public library kicked off its summer reading season by getting its name in the record books, setting a new world record for the longest book domino chain.
Recordbreaking book domino chain supporting education. Seattle public library sets record for longest book domino. Over 2100 books were set up for this chain by 27 volunteers. To kick off the seattle public librarys summer reading program, two college students worked with the library to set a world record for the longest book domino chain. Seattle public library topples world record domino book chain. Chicago public library book domino chain world record the. To kick off its 20 summer reading program, the seattle public library set a world record with a library appropriate domino chain. The seattle public library and 27 volunteers set out to create the worlds. For the recordbreaking event, amy twito, spl youth programs manager worked in collaboration with. This domino chain set a new world record for length. Seattle public library worlds longest domino book chain. The purpose of the event was to publicize their summer reading program, and i think theyve succeeded.
The event marked the launch of the librarys 20 summer reading program. It took twentyseven volunteers, seven hours, and five attempts in all, but on may 31st. If you have a seattle public library card, you can also get a free library card with these regional library systems. The seattle public library picked a novel way to kick off their 20 summer reading program. The seattle public library launched the 20 summer reading program by setting a new world record for the longest book domino chain. Were inspired by seattle public librarys world record winning book. Books can change lives, yet tend to fade into the background these days as kindles, ipads and other devices take the limelight. Were inspired by seattle public librarys world record winning book domino chain. Seattle public library creates worlds longest book domino. Get started with a library card the seattle public library. Subscribe for more epic world record videos like us on facebook. In case youre bothered by the mistreatment of the books, the spl was careful to note that. The seattle public library set it up to promote a summer reading program.
World record for longest book domino chain broken in seattle. To kick off its summer reading program, the seattle public library set out to break one of the great literary records. The coronavirus crisis in seattle is a major threat to the strangers. The chain contained 2,1 books, and took 1 minute and. To launch seattle public librarys 20 summer reading program, 27 volunteers set up and toppled the worlds longest book domino chain in the librarys breathtaking flagship location. Thankfully, the seattle public library turns that around at least for three minutes. These were all books that had been culled from the library collection, so we only had to box them up to send to the library book sale. The library used the new world record to celebrate and promote their 20 summer reading program. To promote its summer reading program, the seattle public library did what any enterprising library would do. Jun 18, 20 last month the public library of enotes very own hometown, seattle, broke the world record for the worlds longest book domino chain. Public library teamed up with a couple college students and created what they say is the world record for the largest domino book. They set a new world record for the longest domino chain made from. Two college student designers luke greenway and laura dasaro, 27 volunteers, seven hours of work, five attempts, and 2,1 books mixed together at the seattle public library to create the longest book domino chain in the world. Seattle public library breaks world record for longest book domino.
The previous record of a 1,000 book domino chain was set by an organization called responsible fishing in the united kingdom in 2011. Jun 05, 20 a world record involving books falling side by side just like dominos has been broken in the us. Book domino chain world record at the seattle public library. The seattle public library began its summer reading program with a recordbreaking 2,1 book domino chain. The seattle public library says it has shattered the world record for the longest bookdomino chain. Seattle public library sets world record for longest book domino chain inkygirl. Watch a massive book domino chain fall in seattle public library.
A belgium book association attempt to set a new world record for the longest book domino chain. The seattle public library launched the 20 summer reading program by trying to set a new world record for the longest book domino chain. Seattle public library sets record for longest book domino chain by nick davies the world s longest book domino chain, at the seattle public library on may 31. Worlds longest book domino chain toppled to promote summer reading.
The record attempt took place may 31 with help from two college students. To kick off the seattle public library s summer reading program, two college students worked with the library to set a world record for the longest book domino chain. Chicago public library book domino chain world record. On may 31, the seattle public library toppled a domino chain made of 2,1 books, setting a new world record for longest book domino chain the stunt was set up by 27 volunteers to promote the summer reading program. According to the library, no books were harmed during the filming of this video. As a way to promote the librarys summer reading program, the seattle public library teamed up with a couple college students and created what they say is the world record for the largest domino. Library sets record for longest book domino chain video. Just bring your library card, photo id and proof of address to the library you would like to use. Jun 03, 20 the seattle public library launched the 20 summer reading program by setting a new world record for the longest book domino chain. The previous record of a 1,000book domino chain was set by an organization called responsible fishing in.
Quirks of seattle archives greater seattle on the cheap. It took twentyseven volunteers, seven hours, and five attempts in all, but on may 31st at approximately 11pm the seattle public library successfully toppled 2,1 books, domino style. In 20, the seattle public library decided to kick off its summer reading program by setting an unusual record. Watch a massive book domino chain fall in seattle public.
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