# Library Listening Parties Japan's Mori No Tosho Shitsu Will Host a Silent Disco Library Party By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2015-03-05 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/library-party References: [japantrends](http://www.japantrends.com/shibuya-library-silent-disco-mori-no-tosho-shitsu/) & [silent-disco.peatix](http://silent-disco.peatix.com/) Although the concept of a "library party" couldn't seem more discordant, this is an event that will be coming soon to Japan. Last year, Shibuya's Mori No Tosho Shitsu became a library that was successfully crowdfunded with a promise of books and beer. The sounds of alcohol and a [relaxed bar-like atmosphere](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sip-and-learn) may be alluring, but it's really the selection of books curated by the owner that draws people in. In April, the library's [silent disco party](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seafood-city-party) will have attendees put on a pair of headphones and listen to the sounds of music collectively, creating a way for people to experience something as an individual, surrounded by others. As expected, [beer will be available](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/book-ipa) at the event from a local supplier. Like a round of late night studying, the event will take place between the hours of 11 pm and 5 am. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Regional](https://www.trendhunter.com/regional) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Silent Disco Events:** Opportunity for event companies to create unique silent disco events in unconventional locations like libraries. - **Curated Book Experiences:** Opportunity for bookstores and libraries to curate unique book experiences to attract and retain customers. - **Crowdfunding for Unconventional Libraries:** Crowdfunding platforms provide an opportunity for unconventional libraries to gain support and bring in customers through unique offerings. ### Where This Applies - **Event Planning:** Event planners can take advantage of the new trend of silent disco party events, which could potentially be held in libraries, bookstores, and other unconventional locations. - **Library and Bookstore:** Libraries and bookstores can curate unique book experiences and hold events like silent disco parties that can draw in new customers and keep them engaged. - **Crowdfunding:** Crowdfunding platforms like Kickstarter and GoFundMe provide an opportunity for unconventional libraries to gain support and bring in customers through unique offerings of books, beer, and events. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Izakaya-Style Whisky Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silence-please.md) - [Virtual Library Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-library-at-night.md) - [Dedicated Listening Cafés](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ja-hifi-caf.md) - [Book-Themed Bar Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/book-bar-toronto.md) - [Sober Sauna Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sober-sauna.md) - [Sound-Celebrating Listening Rooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/usm-modular-furniture.md) - [Café Jazz Heritage Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jazz-kissa.md) - [Word-Shouting Party Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/really-loud-librarians.md) - [Open-Air Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikea-billyotheque.md)