An Alabaster Palace
The New York Public Library has unveiled its $50 million exterior renovation. There is a brief and entertaining article on it here, and another with a good photo gallery here.
Here is a little more on Library President Paul LeClerc, who seems to be a remarkable person.
Dear Mr. Lines,
Perhaps the planning of a new library in Queens designed by Steven Holl would be of interest:
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/31/arts/design/31holl.html