Bookless

 "Say goodbye to the old Central Library at 'Bookless,' a community celebration in the empty building featuring a one-day only art show by 100 local artists. Pieces inspired by library space and materials range from paintings to oversize installations to live performances. Hands on activities like a public painting wall let you transform the 45-year old library into a work of art."

Bookless! The tiled areas mark where the stacks used to be.

     

What a fantastic event! "Bookless" was such an exciting and unique way to experience our local library. The artwork - much of it created from old library materials like ceiling tiles or old index cards - transformed the space and caused you to look at the medium in a whole new way. And the hands-on portions did the same (though I did feel a bit guilty allowing Milena to cut and glue books!).

 

 

Peering into the old children's area.

 

The designs for the new library look great (especially the children's area), but I almost wish they'd just leave the space open for us just a bit longer ...