The kansas city stockyards operated in the west bottoms of kansas city from 1871 to 1991. Digital archives of the arkansas city public library home. The people of kansas city were asked to help pick highly influential books that represent kansas city. One of the most striking features of downtown kansas city, mo, is the facade of the parking garage for the central branch of the public library. Note the book theme in the stairs and the standing books that cover the wal. 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.
During a 37year career in kansas city, he left his mark with the government buildings, railroad stations, restaurant, hotels, and residences that he designed. Johnson county library lackman building 15345 w 87th st pkwy 94924791. Rivaling his architectural accomplishments were his. Open for all in june 2018, a play on its inclusive acronym, the projects modern appearance and amenities welcome the community to congregate, collaborate, concentrate and to contemplate its 440,000 books, plus movie and audiobook collections. Library s covid19 response as the covid19 crisis evolves, the library continues working to serve the kansas city community.
See more ideas about public library, kansas city, library. The structure consists of precast concrete columns, walls and floors. Tumblebook library is a database full of childrens books created in flash animation. Rivaling his architectural accomplishments were his eccentric. Kansas city star historical and current access to the online current and historical version of the kansas city star newspaper. Built in 2004, the community bookshelf also known as the library district parking garage is a striking feature of kansas citys downtown. Wall street journal reporter, author of earning it, and power. Youll get a quick confirmation, then a reminder 24 hrs before. Kansas city, kansas public library serves wyandotte county, kansas and the greater kc metro area. After extensive remodeling of the building, the library was moved to the new location in november 1980. Memorable murals and sculptures in kansas city in kansas city, public art is in plain view, no matter where youre standing. This library in kansas city is a giant bookshelf of 25 foot. See how were working to transform kansas city into a community.
The kansas library ecard provides access to digital library services available to all kansas residents regardless of location. See more ideas about home libraries, home library, house design. This collection documents the natural and built environment of the kansas city stockyards and west bottoms from 18281983. Kansas city public library missouri idesignarch interior.
Find this collection on your phone or device via the overdrive and libby apps and on desktop via missouri libraries 2 go. Most digital book elending services require an ecard but login is through the service, not here. The parking garage of this library has walls that are made to look like a giant bookshelf. Oct 01, 2019 wichitas advanced learning library in kansas is the city s newest and largest public library, replacing the old downtown branch. Discover hidden attractions, cool sights, and unusual things to do in kansas city, kansas from sauer castle to huron indian cemetery. This means that we have all the same great books, just on a new digital shelf. Our services are available in several locations throughout the community, including five branches, three mobile libraries, texttocheckout sites, and online at this website and on ecommunity. It runs along the south wall of the central librarys parking garage on 10th street.
Each of the books is 25 feet tall and 9 feet wide and are made of signboard mylar. Those titles were included as bookbindings in the innovative design of the parking garage exterior, to inspire people to utilize the downtown central library. Due to the covid19 public health emergency, the george w. This is the giant bookshelf that covers the wall of the parking garage of the kansas city public library in downtown kc. Kansas city stories volumes 1 and 2 catch22 by joseph heller silent spring by rachel carson o pioneers. Now you can listen to our podcast and get reading recommendations from your favorite public librarians and monthly special guests.
Kansas library ecard login state library of kansas. The site includes a variety of story books, read alongs and nonfiction books along with videos and games. Kansas city librarys giant bookshelf atlas obscura. The kansas city public library is a public system headquartered in the central library in. Since 2005, library patrons and others have been able to park in a more literary manner in kansas city. If you notice todays paper is unavailable after 8 a. Kansas city public library, where the exterior walls are. The library, which runs along the south wall of the central librarys parking garage on 10th street between wyandotte street and baltimore avenue, is part of the. But after staring at the community bookshelf and contemplating why you havent added all of the actual books to your various reading lists, you should make your way up onto the. Kansas city, mo entire city block of giant books roadside america. The first thing that most people think of when talking about the kc public library is the community bookshelf, a wall of the central branch library s parking garage made to look like the spines of huge books. The doubleheight library in this new york city townhouse is an ode to owner andrew solomons love of books.
Kansas city librarys giant bookshelf kansas city, missouri atlas. Oct 15, 2010 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. The garage wall was designed to look like a row of giant books lined up on a shelf. The community bookshelf showcases books suggested by kansas city readers, including to kill a mockingbird by harper lee and lord of the rings by j.
Also available in digital form on the library of congress web site. Rbdigital ebooks and audiobooks are now available via the library s overdrive collection. Bush presidential library and museum, a national archives federal agency, is closed to the public until further notice. Kansas city public library garage concealed by giant wall of. Array of books are constructed as the walls at the parking garage. The building that houses the library was originally built as a bank in 1906, with all the marble and mahoganycovered grandeur one would expect from early 20thcentury architecture. Finally, the library holdings outgrew the facilities and in 1980, the library board acquired the old post office building at the corner of 5 th avenue and a street.
Flickr cc one of the most striking features of downtown kansas city, mo, is the facade of the parking garage for the central branch of the public library. Get the latest news, learn about our service offerings, check the status of our locations, and more. Contact your local public, school, or academic library. Please call our wallcovering customer service at 18004sherwin 18004743794 and press 2 for your wallcovering needs. Kansas city landmarks commission donated nearly 1,000 photographs and nearly 4,000 slides to the missouri valley special collections. Historical kansas city star archives 18802002 explore a custom collection of news articles of the historical kansas city star dating from 18802002. Flip through fullpage images of the kansas city star image edition. Here is a list of the books that are included in the wall. It runs along the south wall of the central library s parking garage on 10th street between wyandotte street and baltimore avenue. Kansas city public library book rack design missouri. Books and design, libraries great idea worthy titles the design is questionable books look like a cross between a book club edition and easton press.
This is another branch with a huge childrens section that boasts great views of the plaza. Aug 30, 2017 make sure you check out the exterior of their parking garage, where youll find concrete steps shaped like giant books and a wall painted with the spines of great pieces of literature. This library in kansas city is a giant bookshelf of 25. In kansas city, public art is in plain view, no matter where youre standing. The word is out that kansas city s food, music, and beauty rival those of any other city in the nation. Note the book theme in the stairs and the standing books that cover the walls of the garage. Giant bookshelf of the kansas city public library youtube.
See more ideas about school murals, mural painting, library decor. This striking facade, which runs along the south wall of the central library, features book spines measuring 25 feet by 9 feet, and showcases 22 titles reflecting a wide variety of reading interests suggested by readers. Central library architecture kansas city public library. Mar 16, 2011 the community bookshelf is a striking feature of kansas citys downtown. The external envelope is finished in natural anodised aluminium panels, painted. At the kansas city public library, our mission is to build everything we do around literacy.
The book spines, which measure approximately 25 feet by 9 feet, are made of signboard mylar. The book wall at the kansas city public library book patrol. Designed by dimensional innovations and built by je dunn construction, the building is known for the. We strive to lead the way in reading, culture, and information. A retired wall street journal editor and mother compares two generations of womenboomers and genxersto examine how each navigates the emotional and professional challenges involved in juggling managerial careers and families. Jan 04, 2010 the community bookshelf is a striking feature of kansas citys downtown. The bookshelf runs along the south wall of the librarys parking. Images include architectural awardwinning kansas city locations, area hospitals, kansas city police, fire, public works, and sanitation departments, the 1951 flood, the stockyards, and more. A mezzanine was built in 1965, which provided shelving for many additional books. Feb 17, 2015 americas most beautiful public library is located at missouri, united states. Axis 360 gives you the ability to search, browse and checkout ebooks and digital audiobooks. It runs along the south wall of the central librarys parking garage on 10th street between wyandotte street and baltimore.
Kansas city librarys giant bookshelf amusing planet. It runs along the south wall of the central librarys parking garage on 10th street between wyandotte street and baltimore avenue. The state library of kansas works with kansas libraries to provide digital library books for all residents, which includes downloadable audiobooks and ebooks. Digital databases alphabetically kckpls ecommunity. It is made up of 22 different book titles, ranging from ray bradburys fahrenheit 451 to lao tzus.
Kansas city public library, where the exterior walls are designed as books former president harry truman and eleanor roosevelt prior to the truman library cornerstone ceremony. Dec 03, 2007 the book wall at the kansas city public library december 3, 2007 tags. Kansas city public library giant bookshelf in kansas city, missouri, usa. Access to the online version of the kansas city star with images. It was the second largest stockyards in the nation and one of kansas city s most important industries.
As kc increasingly draws in bigger crowds, it feels even sweeter to find those hidden places that arent the same hotspots everyone else knows about places off the beaten path that offer up something a little different and make you feel at home, whether youre a local or not. Kansas city public library, where the exterior walls are designed as books d866jd from alamys library of millions of high resolution stock photos, illustrations and vectors. Cool and unusual things to do in kansas city atlas obscura. Feb 25, 20 this awesome array of giant book spines covers the exterior walls of the parking garage. Louis curtiss, a kansas city architect best known for his innovation in the curtain wall construction of buildings, was born in belleville, ontario. Of course, you cant miss the community bookshelf22 massive book spines that cover the wall outside the parking garage.
The windows and robert couturierdesigned sofa are dressed in silk damask. It runs along the south wall of the central librarys parking garage on 10th street between. This library in kansas city is a giant bookshelf of 25 foot tall books. Availability of the current days issue may be delayed. Thats because the library constructed a 485space parking facility that is the worlds biggest bookshelf, holding 22 books that are 25feet high held in place by two glass elevator bookends. It really is breathtaking to see, especially if you love. Kansas city public library garage concealed by giant wall. The community bookshelf is a striking feature of kansas citys downtown.
Kansas city library high resolution stock photography and. The building features 22 titles that reflect a broad range of subject matters. Discover some of the most iconic murals and sculptures in the city of fountainsand even embark on a tour of some of the finest in the crossroads arts district. Mar 04, 2011 the community bookshelf is a striking feature of kansas city s downtown. These book spines reach an incredible height of 25 feet and are 9 feet wide, made out of signboard mylar.
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