Art
Looking Back at 10 Years of Art Made from Printed Books
Donna Seager’s book collection doesn’t look like most people’s.
Brooklyn Public Library
In Brief
NYC Public Libraries Get Largest Funding Increase Ever
In a deal on the fiscal year 2016 budget struck late Monday night, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito announced an extra $39 million for the city's libraries.
Art
Peeking into Guantanamo, Through a Detainee's Art
A spray of leaves from a metal vase is set against a rich blue wall. In the reflection of the vase, we see hints of windows overlooking greenery and the sea: it is a still life that also contains a sunny, beachside landscape. How do we reckon with the knowledge that this was made by a man imprisoned
Books
Let Brooklyn Public Librarians Recommend Your Reading List
This month, the Brooklyn Public Library launched a free service for personalized recommendations from the people who know their books best — the librarians.
Art
Browse Thousands of Amazing Historic Brooklyn Photos
History nerds and Brooklynophiles, rejoice! The Brooklyn Historical Society, the Brooklyn Museum, and the Brooklyn Public Library have teamed up to put large chunks of their collections online. The result is Brooklyn Visual Heritage, which is pretty much what it sounds like: a website devoted to a v