# Artistic Pop-Up Libraries This Miniature Library is Designed to Improve Local Literacy By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2015-10-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miniature-library References: [magazine.good.is](http://magazine.good.is/articles/artist-design-miniature-libraries-make-literacy-open) & [thepubliccollection.org](http://www.thepubliccollection.org/) 'The Public Collection' is a miniature library that is designed to [improve literacy rates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/latin-america-memorial-library) in the Indianapolis area. In recent years, [pop-up libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/world-of-miniverse) have become a popular way to encourage reading. This miniature book station puts an artistic twist on the idea of an [outdoor library](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mushroom-library). The Public Collection is an Indianapolis-based project that helps raise awareness for education and social justice. The pop-up library was designed by Rachel M. Simon as a way to combine art and literacy. Simon's called on nine local artists to design book stations that would also double as sculptural works The result is a miniature library that helps improve local literacy and foster a new appreciation for the arts. The beautiful book stations demonstrate how different artistic mediums can be used to strength a community. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 83% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Pop-up Libraries:** Designing pop-up libraries with an artistic twist can improve literacy rates and engage the community. - **Art and Literacy Integration:** Integrating art and literacy can create unique and engaging experiences that promote education and social justice. - **Community Strengthening Through Art:** Using artistic mediums to strengthen communities by promoting literacy and fostering an appreciation for the arts. ### Where This Applies - **Education:** The education industry can leverage pop-up libraries and art integration to enhance learning experiences and improve literacy rates. - **Publishing:** Publishing companies can partner with pop-up libraries to showcase their books through artistic displays, attracting new readers. - **Arts and Culture:** The arts and culture industry can collaborate with pop-up libraries to promote artistic expression, literacy, and community engagement. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mobile Reading Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/library-of-us.md) - [Mobile Glass Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-libreria.md) - [Book-Inspired Public Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sit-down-to-read.md) - [Arched Opening Village Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pkinception.md) - [Temporary Translucent Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-liberia.md) - [Memory-Grounded School Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rahmah-library.md) - [Children's Story-Inspired Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/western-academy.md) - [Philanthropy-Inspired Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/im-library-people.md) - [Perforated Shadow-Casting Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mariams-library.md)