The news is, once again, discouraging and frustrating. Here are a few unrelated links.

Yesterday, the Los Angeles Central Library celebrated its 90th birthday. It sounds as if it’s hosted quite the cast of characters in its nine decades.

You can browse Zelda and F. Scott Fitzgerald’s scrapbooks online now. Photos, articles, and more!

Julian Cope, the best punk pagan around, has organized the SydArthur Festival. Take a look. It’s mystical and wonderful (and free!).