# Oversized Hardcover Facades The Kansas City Library has Installed a Gigantic Bookshelf By Armida Ascano | Published 2010-10-16 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kansas-city-library References: [amusingplanet](http://www.amusingplanet.com/2010/10/kansas-city-librarys-giant-bookshelf.html) & [atlasobscura](http://atlasobscura.com/place/kansas-city-library-s-giant-bookshelf) The Kansas City Library is putting new meaning to the term "big read." The library has installed a [larger-than-life literature shelf](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bizarre-bookshelf) that extends to 25 feet by 9 feet. Unfortunately, this massive manual holder is indeed a facade. The [gigantic books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wicked-bookend) held by the shelf are made out of mylar, and are actually placed as a cover for the [Kansas City Library garage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pkinception). Regardless, the enormous monstrosity-of-a shelf is great fun to look at. With titles such as 'Lord of the Rings' and 'Romeo and Juliet,' the Kansas City Library is sure to go down in history. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 46% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Travel](https://www.trendhunter.com/travel) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Oversized Facades:** Creating larger-than-life structures as a form of visual attraction. - **Mylar Art Installations:** Using mylar material to create artistic and attention-grabbing displays. - **Iconic Book Themes:** Incorporating well-known book titles and characters into architectural designs. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Library Facilities:** Exploring innovative ways to enhance the visual appeal and engagement of libraries. - **Public Art:** Utilizing oversized artistic installations to transform urban spaces and captivate audiences. - **Architectural Design:** Integrating creative and thematic elements into building facades for a unique visual experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Temporary Translucent Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-liberia.md) - [Script-Covered Library Facades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/far-rockaway-library.md) - [Mobile Glass Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-libreria.md) - [Metal Sheet-Facade Book Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shanghai-book-city.md) - [Open-Air Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikea-billyotheque.md) - [Revolving Bright Kinetic Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/library-of-light.md) - [Glass-Lined Towering Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beijing-city-library.md) - [Wood-Wrapped Contemporary Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graded-school-library.md) - [Tree-Like Library Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forest-of-knowledge.md)