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The New York Public Library through its Outreach Services is committed to developing library outreach programs for non-users, the underserved, and people with special needs in the communities in the Bronx, Manhattan and Staten Island, the three boroughs served by the New York Public Library.

Our goals are to develop and implement relevant library services for the following populations: Homebound Populations, People in Jails and Prisons, Formerly Incarcerated Individuals, Older Adults, Persons with Disabilities, Veterans, and Persons without Homes.  We are committed to delivering library services and programs where people live, especially if they have difficulty getting to our branches. Because the Library has the unique privilege of serving everyone in our communities, we will strive to train and assist staff in NYPL locations in best meeting the needs of our diverse public.    

Services for 50+ Adults

As the average age increases with the aging of the Baby Boom generation—generally accepted as those born 1946-1964—the Library has added links and programs targeting those midlife and beyond.

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Services to Nursing Homes

The Library works with nursing homes, assisted living residences, and other adult homes in the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island whenever possible. Since these residents may no longer be able to visit the library in person, we bring library services to them.

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Immigrant Services

Immigrants constitute 29 percent of the population of Manhattan and the Bronx and 16 percent of Staten Island’s population. The Library helps non-English speaking immigrants understand and interact with the culture, government, and educational system of the United States.

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Correctional Services Program

The goal of The New York Public Library's Correctional Services Program is to get books into the hands of incarcerated New Yorkers and to provide inmates accurate information on useful community resources upon release.

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Persons Without Homes

Services for shelters and resources for persons without homes in New York City.

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Income Tax Information

2012 Tax Year

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The New York Public Library is partnering with the New York City Mayor's office to help New Yorkers obtain government ID. This program is part of the Young Men's Initiative which aims to improve the quality of life of young black and Latino men in New York City.

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