United States Missouri Kansas City
Community Bookshelf & Library Parking
An iconic, oversized book spine façade adorns a public garage, adjacent to a repository of literature, in the heart of a Midwestern metropolis.
- 114 West 10th Street
- (816) 701-3400
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Community Bookshelf is a vibrant and iconic public art installation in downtown Kansas City, featuring a collection of 22 classic book titles represented by 25-foot-tall book spines. This unique work of art doubles as a functional library parking garage, with over 700 parking spaces and convenient access to the city's vibrant cultural and entertainment districts. Visitors can marvel at the stunning designs of the book spines, borrow a book from the mini-library located inside the garage, and explore the many nearby attractions that make Kansas City a must-visit destination.
seeker 1 year ago
giant book installation at the kansas city public library 💕
leah 2 years ago
I want to see it! Is it near the hotel?
chiefseeker 2 years ago
my fave heart so far ❤️
leah 2 years ago
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Kansas City's Coolest Public Art
seeker (Seeker Editors) Kansas City has a long history of supporting public art! From giant shuttlecocks to parking garages made to look like libraries, are some of the highlights.