I found this on Design*Sponge. Doesn't have much to do with young adults per se but I know there are a bunch of librarian-types and librarian-to-be's on here, as well as artists like me! So I thought you'd like to see artists finding inspiration at the NYPL.
http://www.designspongeonline.com/cat...
For those of you who have read or will be reading Storm Glass, watch episode 3 for a short bit on John Pomp and glassblowing.