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They set the record to launch their 20 summer reading program. Seattle public library wallingford library in seattle. Seattle public library sets record for longest bookdomino chain jeff oneal jun 5, 20 over the weekend, the seattle public library enlisted some college students to setup a recordbreaking 21 books to create the longest ever bookdomino chain. Wifi is free and you can even use it sitting at the bus stop library in seattle, wa. The most meaningful way to differentiate your company from your competitors, the best way to put distance between you and the crowd is to do an outstanding job with information. The collection covers the entire spectrum from books, cds dvds.
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Over the weekend, the seattle public library enlisted some college students to setup a recordbreaking 21 books to create the longest ever bookdomino chain. All library locations and book drops are closed until at least may 31. Our project was a community partner, and we participated by screening the original streetwise film, among other activities. Seattle foundation 1601 fifth avenue, suite 1900 seattle, washington 9810151.
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Seattle public library creates worlds longest book domino. Join us for book groups and discussions for people to connect through their love of reading. According to the library, no books were harmed during the filming of this video. Two college student designers luke greenway and laura dasaro, 27 volunteers, seven hours of work, five attempts, and 21 books mixed together at the. Seattle public library just set an unusual world record in its incredible flagship building. Seattle public library breaks world record for longest. Seattle public library, domino book chain world record video. Knecht, barbara, defining componentbased design, architectural record, 153160, 72004. May 31, 20 the seattle public library made a domino chain using 2,1 books and successfully made the entire chain toppled. Get your library card and discover everything we have to offer. Videos you watch may be added to the tvs watch history and influence tv recommendations. Book domino chain world record seattle public library recordsetter. Stoughton librarys book domino chain reaction duration. By midcentury, the seattle public library circulated a lot more than books.
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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. Aug 19, 2015 book domino chain world record seattle public library recordsetter. Seattle public library sets record for longest bookdomino. Innovative staff design considers the challenges of this approach, its pros and cons, identifies international experiences, and discusses best practices. To avoid this, cancel and sign in to youtube on your computer. To kick off its summer reading program, the seattle public library set out to break one of the great literary records. Jul 20, 2016 this is an excerpt from the purposebased library. Columns at corners were pushed back to give the floating effect. The purpose of the event was to publicize their summer reading program, and i think theyve succeeded.
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