Back to School with NYPL

NYPL After School is a free drop-in program for kids aged 6–12 that takes place after regular school hours, Monday to Thursday, when school is in session. Join us at a participating branch for homework help from one of our tutors or Teen Reading Ambassadors, reading recommendations, fun writing, STEAM, and enrichment activities—and even snacks! Find out where NYPL After School is happening in person, explore online activities and resources, and more.

Get ready to create, explore the natural world, and express yourself while developing your STEAM skills! From origami to coding games, discover the wide range of STEAM videos and activities the Library has to offer kids and teens. Build, code, and stargaze with NYPL’s amazing STEAM Discovery Kits! Available to borrow from 30 branches across the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island.

NYPL’s Teen Reading Ambassadors program offers internships to teens to help develop job readiness and leadership skills. Discover the work of NYPL’s Teen Reading Ambassadors—including Portal, our new magazine for kids!—and find out how you can get involved.

Discover new ways to engage with books, e-books, and more, developing literacy and numeracy skills along the way!

• Pre-K–2nd Grade
• 3rd–5th Grade
• Middle School
• High School

Explore an array of resources that will help you with everything from chemistry and history to English and math.

• Pre-K–2nd Grade
• 3rd–5th Grade
• Middle School
• High School

From coloring activities for younger learners to coding missions for high schoolers, find a wide range of in-person and online activities to stay engaged while learning.

• Pre-K–2nd Grade
• 3rd–5th Grade
• Middle School
• High School

Get free, one-on-one, online homework help using Brainfuse. Available daily, 2–11 PM, for core subject areas from early elementary through high school grades.

• In English
• En español

From book discussion groups to author programs and more, the Library offers a wide range of events for readers of all ages.

• Upcoming Events & Programs
• Watch & Learn
• Little Learners
   

Storytime with our children’s librarians is a beloved NYPL tradition that helps bring the joy of books to our youngest readers. Find storytimes at your nearest NYPL location, explore hundreds of storytimes online, and discover everything the Library has to offer our youngest readers.

Discover what the Library can do to help your child, whatever their age.

Make an appointment with our School Outreach team or explore the Library’s digital resources by subject matter.

Prepare for higher education or the workforce from home with college and career-readiness counseling, test prep, and much more.

Some of the resources on this page are only available to library card holders. New York residents can get a library card today online!

Download the Library’s free e-reader app, SimplyE, and gain instant access to hundreds of thousands of books and e-books now.

Check out these books, e-books, and documentaries that are available online at all times to all users.

Discover books recommended for kids by our expert librarians including the Best Books of 2020 and more.

Find a wide array of titles recommended for teens by our expert librarians including the latest Staff Picks and much more.

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