Happy Pi Day! Pi is easily one of the most recognizable numbers of all time, even if math is not your strongest subject. For the uninitiated, Pi is the numeric representation of the ratio of a circle’s circumference to its radius (Blatner, 1997). It’s not all about the numbers though. March 14th is a day to celebrate all things Pi; whether you are a mathematician, a baker, or just someone who loves puns, Pi Day has something to offer everyone. Why not try a new coding language, enjoy a great British sketch show, or learn about one of the largest species of snake? Here at the library, we have materials that can help you understand the mathematical significance of this symbol (a Greek letter “π”), take your baking skills to the next level, improve your computer skills, and more! Below are a few offerings that should keep you busy this Pi Day.
Amazon, 2025b
David Blatner’s “The joy of Pi” takes the reader on a humorous journey to understand the history of Pi and why we are so fascinated with this mathematical symbol. Blater’s book highlights famous thinkers and scholars who were enamored with Pi, such as DaVinci, Archimedes, and the Chudnovsky brothers (who calculated Pi out to 8 BILLION digits!), as well as ancient civilizations that were fascinated with Pi, such as ancient Egypt and Greece (Blater, 1997). The reader will also find some unique stories related to Pi, such as its connection to the OJ Simpson trial, cartoons, jokes, poems, and ways to memorize Pi out to hundreds of digits! (Blater, 1997). If you are interested in learning more about Pi, this is a must-read!
(HPU Libraries, 2025)
“Full-color, step-by-step guidance for learning to use Raspberry Pi! Raspberry Pi is an inexpensive, single-board computer that serves as an introductory board for students and developing computer professionals. This image-driven, visual guide shows you how the Raspberry Pi can be easily used as a stand-alone computer, a media center, a web server, and much more. Vivid, full-color images bring Raspberry Pi projects to life, while well-illustrated circuit diagrams and step-by-step practical advice cover everything from working with the included software to branching out into typical but more complex endeavors. Covers interesting topics for students and aspiring computer professionals Demonstrates how to create custom projects, work with the Raspberry OS, install other operating systems, get the most out of the Raspberry Pi, and much more Encourages users to study and tinker with the Raspberry Pi Teach Yourself VISUALLY Raspberry Pi is an ideal resource for anyone who learns better with visual instruction and puts them well on their way to making the most of this low-cost computer.” –Description
For the love of pie: Sweet and savory recipes
Amazon, 2025a
“Join the Pie Corps’ mission to create the finest-quality, handmade, soul-satisfying, savory and sweet pies. Cheryl Perry and Felipa Lopez, owners of Brooklyn’s Pie Corps, share their pie-making expertise and delicious recipes in their first cookbook. For the Love of Pie boasts sophisticated and contemporary flavors in pies made using traditional techniques. Perry and Lopez explain the science and art behind baking a perfect piecrust while offering a variety of crust recipes, from all butter to chocolate crumb. Paired with the crusts are recipes for dessert pies, pot pies, hand pies, meat pies, and tarts. Several of the Pie Corps’ signature recipes, such as Apple Crumb Pie with Rosemary-Caramel Sauce and Buttermilk-Fried Chicken Pie with Buttermilk Gravy and Sauteed Greens, are in the cookbook along with other mouth-watering options like Lemon Thyme Blackberry Mini Tartlets, Picadillo Hand Pies, and Honey-Lavender Custard Pie. Why pie? It’s the essence of handmade. Once you learn the basics of making crusts and fillings, you’re there–anything locally available to you is potentially pie. What could be better than that? Cheryl Perry is a classically trained chef with more than 20 years of experience working as a culinary instructor, restaurant owner, and consultant in the New York City area. She is a co-owner of the Pie Corps. Felipa Lopez’s passionate love of all things culinary comes from her Cuban and Puerto Rican family background combined with her dad being a professional chef. Along with co-owning the Pie Corps, she is also an acupuncturist in Brooklyn, New York. Lynn Marie Hulsman is a freelance writer, journalist, and editor.”–Provided by publisher.
If you would like to learn more recipes for pie, why not check these out:
- The art of cooking, pie making, pastry making, and preserving
- Pie: a Savor the South cookbook
- Asian Pies: a collection of pies and tarts with an Asian twist
- GEEKY CHEF COOKBOOK: real-life recipes for your favorite fantasy foods
- The big book of pies and tarts
Are you ready to explore? You can find all these books and more at the library today. Do you have a question? Just ask a librarian!
Blog post by Bryan Nicholls, Evening Librarian
References
Amazon. (2025a). For the love of pie: Sweet and savory recipes. [Cover Image]. Amazon. https://a.co/d/bvywDCf
Amazon. (2025b). The joy of [Pi]. [Cover Image]. Amazon. https://a.co/d/dlAdgUz
Blatner, D. (1997). The joy of [Pi]. Walker and Co.
HPU Libraries. (2025). Raspberry Pi [Cover Image]. High Point University. https://hpulibraries.on.worldcat.org/oclc/869641979
Perry, C., Lopez, F., & Hulsman, L. M. (2017). For the love of pie: Sweet and savory recipes (First edition). Gibbs Smith. https://hpulibraries.on.worldcat.org/oclc/988285220
Wadsworth, A. (2020). Not So Tiny Pi Day Pie [Image]. Tiny Pies. https://tinypies.com/blogs/blog/3-14-ways-to-love-pi-day
Wentk, R. (2014). Raspberry Pi. Visual, a Wiley Brand. https://hpulibraries.on.worldcat.org/oclc/869641979