NEW YORK - On a weekday afternoon, Central Library at Grand Army Plaza buzzes with hip-hop fans who have come to see the Brooklyn Public Library's new "Book of Hov" exhibit in honor of rapper Jay-Z.

One of Brooklyn's most prolific icons, Jay-Z, has driven scores of New Yorkers to their local public library. The Brooklyn Public Library activated more than 14,000 new library memberships between ...

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 Nation have released 13 ...

As the cost of living climbs, libraries are an underrated source of affordable entertainment, offering books — of course — but also music and videos. Thomas is a native of upstate New York and a ...