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Community bookshelf of 25-foot-tall book spines.
The Central Library serves as the main resource library for the system.It houses the major library departments, including: Customer Service, Community Reference, Special Collections, Youth Services, Document Delivery, Collection Maintenance, Library Outreach, and all of the Administrative departments.
Community bookshelf of 25-foot-tall book spines.
I wish our public Library looked like this!!! So Awesome!
On our cross-country adventure with Airstream, we stopped in Kansas City. Check out our list of best things to do in Kansas City.
One of the most unusual buildings in Kansas City has to be the facade of the parking garage for the Central Branch of the public library. The garage wall was designed to look like a row of giant books lined up on a shelf. The book spines, which measure approximately 25 feet by 9 feet, are made of signboard mylar. The shelf showcases 22 titles reflecting a wide variety of reading interests as suggested by Kansas City readers and then selected by The Kansas City Public Library Board of Trustees. The garage behind the "books" was constructed in 2006 in response to the need for additional downtown parking. Community input was requested on ways to beautify the new structure and ultimately the idea of a bookshelf evolved. Community members and patrons were asked to vote on the titles to be displayed and the ones chosen reflect a wide range of famous literature. Titles of the 22 volumes represented include "The Lord of the Rings" by J. R. R. Tolkien and "Fahrenheit 451" by Ray Bradbury among many others.
The Community Bookshelf that adorns the front of the Central Library's garage is beyond ordinary, it is world famous!
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One of the most unusual architecture at Kansas City, has to be the facade of the parking garage for the Central Branch of the public library...
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The best part of my job is being able to visit with librarians and talk with them about anything from programs to books and how I can help. One of the benefits of visiting them is seeing the …
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Fundraising thermometers are almost always presented literally as thermometers, often painted on sturdy plywood and posted at a busy intersection or campus gateway. When a fundraising milestone is…
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This Kansas City library is a must-see for book lovers. The parking garage for the library is made of gigantic classic books!
A couple of months ago we moved into what we like to refer to as our little cottage. I have been experimenting with decorating and am of course leaning towards all things rustic and my favorite mediums are burlap, old books, anything rusty and white or creme, and the like. As we get settled in on the inside, our front door remains bare, and I've been thinking of what kind of wreath I want to be our 'inaugural' wreath. I'm really liking the one you see above. Probably wouldn't use the leaves cause it gives it an autumn feeling, but I really like this one! I'll show and tell what I finally end up doing. Warning, our door is not as fabulous as this one for our backdrop!
If you’re looking for a way to get to know your neighbours, and show off your woodworking skills, this project is for you. The little library movement is gaining strength, and woodworkers everywhere are playing a large role.
Looking for a good way to advertise your business? Why not shape your headquarters like what you sell or offer? It’s worked out pretty well for these businesses and groups.
If you don't have a lot of time or money to decorate your school library, these simple tips and ideas will help you create an inviting, welcoming space.
The giant faux book spines that cover the outside of the downtown parking garage of the Kansas City Public Library. Visit my website: www.chrism70.com
A blog about raising quadruplets in Kansas City, including tips and tricks for getting through the day with multiples!
The best part of my job is being able to visit with librarians and talk with them about anything from programs to books and how I can help. One of the benefits of visiting them is seeing the …
In my AASL Knowledge Quest post, I take a look at how to transform your library space, even if you have a tight budget. There's lots of tips and advice.
Literary landmarks abound from sea to shining sea.
The Plaza Branch of The Kansas City Public Library has a sculpture, titled “Good As Gold,” created by internationally known artist, Donald Lipski. The 500 pound sculpture was installed on August 2, 2005 and Mr. Lipski attended the installation and presented informative slides while he discussed his body of work, as well as the Plaza's sculpture.
When you grow up in Kansas City and move away, you get used to people making Wizard of Oz jokes and assuming you drove a tractor to school pretty quickly.
Though sadly we can’t visit them right now, we’re still celebrating these beloved institutions in honor of National Library Week.
