Brooklyn Library

stream thousands of movies for free via New York & Brooklyn Public Libraries

New York City’s public libraries have long been a free video store (and record store) alternative for those in the know, and now it’s even an alternative to streaming services. Starting Friday, August 4, anyone with a New York or Brooklyn Public Library Card can have access to thousands of films…

John Cale's rescheduled MoMA visit, Tony Fletcher's new book on music from NY, Alan Vega in a library & more

After canceling his October 19th appearance at MoMA because of a “sports-related injury,” John Cale has rescheduled his talk at the museum for Monday, February 15th…

Care Bears on Fire (now all girls, still underage) interviewed by Amy Poehler (video), playing free library show

Brooklyn Central Library (wallyg)”Finally, the Care Bears on Fire are not just for kids anymore. The Park Slope-based trio — newly reconfigured as an all-girl band — its highest-profile gig ever: a Saturday night, all-ages, leave-the-stuffed-animals-at-home show at the Bell House …

the Ladybug Transistor - 2008 Tour Dates (Brooklyn Library)

The Ladybug Transistor and Antietam are playing a free 2pm show on the steps of the Brooklyn Public Library at Grand Army Plaza on Saturday May 31st…