Journey to Pi(e) Island with Odell Public Library on Saturday, March 14, 2026, from 1:00 to 3:14 p.m., to celebrate “Pi Day!” March 14 is celebrated as “Pi Day,” because 3.14 are the first digits of the mathematical constant pi. The date March 14 can be written as 3/14, using those three math digits.
Participants of all ages are invited to complete a “pi”rate treasure hunt filled with fun math and pie-based activities. Completion of the treasure hunt rewards hungry explorers with fresh-baked pie from Morrison’s own Pie Lady, Louise Clark. The event aims to bring the community together to explore and experience math in new ways. This is a free, drop-in event open to all.
Odell is one of just 20 libraries Nationwide to receive the Infinite Sums Rural & Small Libraries Cohort Grant, from the Association for Rural & Small Libraries and SciStarter, in partnership with the Simons Foundation. Anchored by three math-inspired events throughout the year–Pi Day (3.14); Infinity Day (8.8); Fibonacci Day (11.23.) Libraries will guide communities in embracing the beauty of math’s infinite possibilities.
In addition to its many practical applications, math is a fundamental element of the most beautiful things in our universe, including architecture, sports, fashion, nature, music, art, and more. Math is all around us, and math is for everyone!
This work is supported by the Simons Foundation as part of its Infinite Sums initiative. To learn more, visit infinitesums.simonsfoundation.org. The Simons Foundation’s Science, Society, and Culture division seeks to provide opportunities for people to forge a connection to science–whether for the first time or a lifetime. Through our initiatives, we work to inspire a feeling of awe and wonder, foster connections between people and science, and support environments that provide a sense of belonging. The Simons Foundation’s mission is to advance the frontiers of research in mathematics and the basic sciences.
Since its founding in 1994 by Jim and Marilyn Simons, the foundation has been a champion of basic science, through grant funding, support for research, and public engagement. We believe in asking big questions and providing sustained support to researchers working to unravel the mysteries of the universe.