The New York Public Library [1] is an intrinsic part of the lives of New Yorkers, from toddlers to teens, young professionals to seniors, new readers to scholars. It has but one criterion for admission: curiosity. The library holds a wealth of unexpected sources of inspiration for artists and designers—from vintage valentines and textile patterns, to fabric samples and turn-of-the-century menus from around the world. In our online video series "Design by the Book," the library partnered with the leading design blog Design*Sponge to invite five local artists to sift through its collections in search of inspiration. Watch what happens as these artists design... by the book. The library's other online series, "LIVE from the NYPL," is cognitive theatre: conversation, debate, and performance. [1] http://www.nypl.org/