A library in Queens is the latest to trash perfectly good items. According to the Daily News, Central Library in Jamaica (part of the Queens Library system, which has the largest circulation in the city) tosses books in their dumpster every week, weeding out their selection. more ›

British architecture firm Foster + Partners has been selected to renovate the New York Public Library's Fifth Avenue Beaux-Arts building. Norman Foster, who married new with old at the British Museum in London and the Hearst Tower in NYC, told the NY Times, "It's the greatest project ever." more ›

December 7: Alex Prud’homme at O&CO. more ›

FASHION: This is an early one, fashionistas. The Brooklyn Public Library is hosting a round table discussion today on Fashion and Beauty trends. Come. Learn. Be pretty. more ›