Teens
Calling all teens! The New York Public Library is here for you today and to help you prepare for the future. Check out digital resources, tech equipment, art materials, and more at our expanded Teen Centers. Join us for free programs and events, get access to millions of books and e-books, and much more just for teens. See you at the Library!
New & Upcoming
Teen Banned Book Club
Read with us! NYPL is offering free, nationwide digital access to young adult titles that have been the subject of bans or challenges. Download the latest title now—then join the conversation at our book club events and author talks.
National Teen Writing Contest
Why is the freedom to read important to you? At a time of rising book bans and censorship, the Library invites teens across the country to enter our national writing contest exploring this essential right.
New! Enhanced Teen Centers
Hang out, get creative, and much more at the Library's newly expanded and enhanced Teen Centers at locations across the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island!
Free Events & Programs
All the Library’s events and programs for teens are free, from book and manga discussions to arts and crafts, tech workshops, and our TeenLIVE author talks.
Opportunities, College & Careers
Whether you're working on college applications or trying to figure out what career is best for you, The New York Public Library is here for you with resources, individual counseling, college and career prep workshops, paid internships, and programs to help you take the next big step.
College & Career Pathways
Our College and Career Pathways team are here for you at 40 branches across the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island. Find one near you!
Teen Reading Ambassadors
Develop job readiness and leadership skills by becoming a role model to others, ambassadors for the Library, and more.
Teen Civics Ambassadors
Get paid to create fun, exciting events and resources for other teens. Encourage your peers to learn about and participate in your communities.
Teen Voices
At The New York Public Library, we believe that what you have to say matters. Our magazine Teen Voices is written by teens for teens. Read the first issue online now and submit your writing and art. Plus: explore other ways teens are making their voices heard at the Library.
Teen Voices Magazine & More
At the Library, we believe that what teens have to say matters. Discover all the amazing things teens are doing at libraries and in our communities!
Podcast: Keeping Up with Gen Z
Listen to NYPL's podcast hosted by teens for teens, where we discuss what's currently trending and what's important to us.
Blog: YA Book Picks & More
Find reading recommendations, homework tips, and ways to get involved in your community.
Academic Resources & Help
Explore online tools, research materials, and much more to help you with your homework, creative projects, and self-care.
Online Resources & More
Explore online tools, research materials, and much more to help you with your homework, creative projects, and self-care.
One-on-One Tutoring
Get free, one-on-one, online homework help for core subject areas, daily from 2–11 PM. Plus, access videos, flashcards, and more 24 hours a day.
Books, E-Books, Audiobooks & More
Find more of what you love or discover something new! Check out titles from our branches—or via NYPL's free e-reader app.
Get Your Special-Edition Hip-Hop Library Card
Unlock the power of the Library with a new library card commemorating 50 years of hip-hop.
Free E-Books & Audiobooks
Download SimplyE, the Library's free e-reader app, which makes it easy to browse, borrow, and dive into e-books and audiobooks on your mobile device.
Best Books for Teens
Find your new favorite reads filled with stories and characters that will be sure to make readers think, laugh, cry—and perhaps recognize a part of themselves.
More Reading Recommendations
Handpicked selections celebrating 50 years of hip-hop, trans and nonbinary reads, NYC books we love, and more.
Teens 360º at NYPL
Learn More About Services and Resources for Teens
The Library's Teens 360º initiative offers a holistic support package for teens, including resources for achieving academic success; welcoming, well-equipped spaces for building skills and developing creative projects; a wide array of materials for learning and exploring extracurricular interests; and mental health support.
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NYPL On-the-Go
Get the power of the Library, anytime, anywhere. With the NYPL app, you can access everything we have to offer from home or while you’re on the go.
Community Mental Health Project
Watch this series of short animations on a range of topics to help you through the ups and downs you may be experiencing.
Ask NYPL
Ask NYPL is the Library's virtual reference and support desk. Contact us by email, phone, or live chat—we're here to help.
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Stay connected with our newsletter about the latest happenings at the Library, including events, reading recommendations, and community resources. There's something for everyone!
These programs and initiatives are part of the Library’s Tisch Youth Education Programs, led by the Merryl and James Tisch Director of Branch Libraries and Education. Major support for educational programming is provided by Merryl H. and James S. Tisch.
Major support for children's and young adult programming is provided by the Andreas C. Dracopoulos Family Endowment for Young Audiences.
Major support for youth education is provided by Arthur W. Koenig; the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF); Mr. and Mrs. Timothy R. Barakett Endowment for Children’s and Young Adult Programs and Services; The Gottesman Fund; Mr. and Mrs. Evan R. Chesler; Robert A. and Elizabeth R. Jeffe Foundation; Michael ByungJu Kim and the MBK Educational Foundation; New York Life Foundation; Verizon Foundation; the Gray Foundation; and City’s First Readers, an initiative made possible with funding from the New York City Council.
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