“Unbound” at Brooklyn Public Library

Opened July 14 and on view through December 27, “Unbound“ is a new, free exhibition by Brooklyn artist and acclaimed children’s book author Christopher Myers that transforms the library into a vibrant celebration of storytelling. Spanning the Central Library’s façade, Grand Lobby, Youth Wing and second-floor balcony, the installation features towering 40-foot tapestries alongside luminous stained-glass sculptures inspired by Myers’ forthcoming picture book, Night Ride, due out this September.

Rather than saints or biblical scenes, Myers’ stained-glass work consists of jewel-toned panels depicting kids on bicycles racing through New York City after dark, capturing the excitement of a summer evening ride. The exhibition, however, goes deeper than the beautiful artwork; it’s also a timely meditation on the freedom to read.