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On Friday, May 31, 2013, The Seattle Public Library set a new world record for the longest book domino chain. Can you guess how many books were used? Or how many people it took to set it up? Watch the video to find out!
The event coincided with the launch of the library’s summer reading program. The books in the chain are now being sold by The Friends of The Seattle Public Library to help raise funds for library programs and services.
Looking for some summer reading? Why not visit your public library and check out some of the MSKCC Library staff’s favorite popular science books? You’re sure to be intrigued and entertained!
The Emperor of All Maladies: A Biography of Cancer
Siddhartha Mukherjee’s “biography” is a combination of medical history, cutting-edge science and narrative journalism. It’s also the winner of the 2011 Pulitzer Prize for General Nonfiction.
Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers
Follow Mary Roach’s firsthand explorations of cadavers and their varied contributions to science. A wide range of unexpected topics are covered in this sometimes gross, often humorous book.
The Age of Wonder: How the Romantic Generation Discovered the Beauty and Terror of Science
Richard Holmes paints the colorful history of the 18th century men and women whose discoveries gave rise to the Romantic Age of Science. Winner of the 2009 Royal Society Prize for Science Books.
MSK Earth Day Fair
Stop by the West Dining Room of Memorial Hospital’s cafeteria (main campus) on April 22nd, 11am to 12pm. Activities include games, snacks and prizes!
Paper Reduction Contest
MSK employees may submit ideas to the Green Team via the Intranet until midnight on the 22nd. One of last year’s winners came from the Library (we’re very proud!). Will this year’s come from you?
Sustainability at Memorial Sloan-Kettering
Learn about MSK’s sustainability projects which include energy efficiency, green cleaning products, and donating medical supplies to clinics in need.
“Greening the OR” LibGuide
Browse the Library’s collection of informational resources on managing the environmental impact of the operating room (OR).