Kansas City Library Community Bookshelf
Kansas City Library Community Bookshelf, Public art installation at Central Library parking garage in Kansas City, US
The Community Bookshelf displays 22 giant book spines measuring 25 feet tall and 9 feet wide along the south wall of the library parking structure.
The Central Library moved to its current location at 14 West 10th Street in 2004, transforming a 1906 First National Bank building into a modern library facility.
The selection of books represented on the facade includes diverse literary works from To Kill a Mockingbird to Silent Spring, chosen through community participation.
The parking garage offers one hour of free parking with validation during weekdays, while weekend parking remains free with library validation throughout operating hours.
The structure incorporates glass-enclosed stairwells designed as bookends, completing the visual effect of an enormous bookshelf against the urban landscape.
Location: Kansas City
GPS coordinates: 39.10236,-94.58485
Latest update: March 3, 2025 22:14
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