Stunning Photographs of Well-Worn Library Books

Photographer Kerry Mansfield, who we first became aware of via Hyperallergic, makes photographic art out of library books and check-out cards, with a twist: she’s fascinated and compelled by the wear and tear placed upon them by passing years, and their passage from reader to reader. On her website, she notes that “each one was […]

Library of Congress Announces Additions to the National Film Registry

The Library of Congress has announced this year’s 25 selections for addition to the National Film Registry, its collection of motion pictures of “cultural, historic and/or aesthetic importance,” and it’s a very big day for that Twitter account dedicated solely to getting Die Hard on the list, because Die Hard is on the list. And […]

Marvel comics arrive in Hoopla’s public library app

Comic books are a brilliant medium, but keeping up with the latest releases can be expensive. If you live in the US, it’s worth checking out Hoopla; the service is supported by more than 1,500 public libraries, and offers free digital access to DC, Image and IDW titles. And starting today, another major publisher is […]

Kubernetes cofounder launches programming library to simplify cloud native development

Building a modern, distributed application can be a tough problem to tackle, especially for new users. They have to learn how to program, then learn the syntax for all of the tools necessary, which is often different. Brendan Burns, the cofounder of Kubernetes, introduced a new programming framework today that’s designed to provide programmers with […]

The Tianjin Binhai Library is a Book Lover’s Dream

When the world feels like a giant dumpster fire and everything is terrible, books are a savior. The Tianjin Binhai Library in Tianjin, China opened in October, and we can’t stop staring at photos of all the books. This bibliophile’s dream is part of the Binhai Cultural Center and boasts 33,700 square meters of book-tastic […]

The 25 best games every PlayStation 4 owner should have in their library

Fire Hose Games The PlayStation 4 is the world’s most popular game console — by a mile. There are many contributing factors to the PS4’s dominance, but the biggest and most important reason is the games. Not only does it play most games made available on other rival consoles (like the Xbox One), but it also […]

Teen Suspected Of Killing Two In Library Shooting Had Been Suspended

The suspected gunman who opened fire in a New Mexico library on Monday, killing two people and injuring four others, was identified by police as a 16-year-old who had recently been suspended from school. Prosecutors said they are considering whether to charge Nathan Jouett as an adult for allegedly killing two library employees in the […]

Two People Killed, Four Injured In Shooting At A New Mexico Public Library

At least two people were killed and four others were injured in a shooting at a library in eastern New Mexico Monday, officials said. Police confirmed Monday night that two women died in the shooting, which took place at a public library in Clovis, a small town near the Texas border. Two other women and […]