‘Where the Wild Things Are’ has been enchanting young readers for more than 50 years, but did you know that the classic children’s book has Brooklyn roots? Author Maurice Sendak was a Brooklyn native, ...

PROSPECT HEIGHTS, Brooklyn -- If anyone can make a trip to the library feel like a party, it's Jay-Z, apparently. To celebrate the 50th anniversary of hip-hop, the Brooklyn Public Library and Roc ...

Jay-Z’s must-see Brooklyn Public Library exhibition has proven to be the gift that keeps on giving, even after it’s closed. An auction of rare memorabilia held in tandem with the closing of the ...

Jurors at Kings County Court now have an extra reason to look forward to their civic duty, thanks to a partnership between Brooklyn Public Library and Kings County Commissioner of Jurors, Nancy T.

As an exhibition dedicated to his career closes at the Brooklyn Public Library, Jay Z’s entertainment company Roc Nation is partnering with Christie's to auction off 13 one-of-kind metal library cards ...

Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter has found a fittingly poetic way to give back to his hometown: He’s auctioning off a case full of custom library cards to raise funds for the Brooklyn Public Library. The ...

On a visit to any library, there are still plenty of books and DVDs hanging around. The newest items available for lending at the Brooklyn Public Library are tools. Brooklyn Public Library's ...

Getting called for jury duty — which usually means long hours waiting to find out if you’re even needed and eligible, or multiple days on-call in case something comes up — can inspire dread. But, it’s ...

NEW YORK -- New York City library systems are among many institutions facing cuts next year in an effort to manage the city's finances. The cuts are forcing many branches to close on Sundays starting ...