![Jay-Z-themed library cards spark increase in Brooklyn Public Library memberships](/i/c/00e0cc21-d031-c75b-a1ec-618a7764a95c.webp)
Jay-Z-themed library cards spark increase in Brooklyn Public Library memberships
If anyone can make a trip to the library feel like a party, it's Jay-Z, apparently.
2023-08-16 07:49
![Where barbershops are a community hub, he's filling them with books to help young boys find excitement in reading](/i/c/32de9a4d-e4e0-526c-86b2-30e6c417c151.webp)
Where barbershops are a community hub, he's filling them with books to help young boys find excitement in reading
Former teacher Alvin Irby created Barbershop Books, a nationwide literacy program that turns barbers into ambassadors in its mission to encourage thousands of boys to read for fun.
2023-07-28 11:23