Handball in Central Park. Photo by Avi.

September 14, 2012 Weather: Mostly Sunny, High of 79 Degrees.

Notices:
Events today include human chess in Riverside Park, some innovative theatrical performances, and a midnight David Lynch movie.

News:
The Bloomingdale library on 100th Street and Columbus Avenue will be closed for a couple of months (or maybe longer) starting in December for asbestos removal and a large restoration project. (DNAinfo)

Meanwhile, Mario Batali’s foundation is helped open a new library for at-risk youth on Thursday: “Books for Kids (BFK) together with the Mario Batali Foundation are excited to announce the opening of another new Books for Kids Library. This library is located at the Goddard Riverside Day Care Center at 114 West 91st Street.,” says the Goddard press release. “To be able to help children read…to give them this fundamental building block to a successful life is remarkable. I am ecstatic that my foundation is able to help create a Books for Kids library and champion literacy programs for all children in need,” said Mario Batali.

The Ramble is a haven for birdwatchers, and has historically been known as a meeting spot for sexual encounters. The area is a little eerie, particularly in the wake of Wednesday’s rape, which didn’t happen in the Ramble but occurred after a confrontation there. (NY Times)

The soda ban passes. Does anyone really, really care? Really? (NY Times)

Brad Hoylman won the Democratic primary to take over State Senator Tom Duane’s seat. Duane is retiring. (DNAinfo)