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Learning Resources for Kids & Teens at NYPL

The New York Public Library is here to support kids and teens of all ages—plus educators, parents, and caregivers—with free programs and resources in our branches and online. Explore everything the Library has to offer kids and teens all year round—from storytimes and free homework help to paid opportunities for teens, learning tools, and fun, engaging activities to help you develop your skills.

For Ages 0–5

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For Ages 6–12

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For Ages 13–19

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Online Homework Help

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. Plus, access on-demand videos, flashcards, and more to help you with your homework 24/7.

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Events & Programs

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

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NYPL's Center for Educators and Schools

Find programs and services for educators, including book lists, credit-bearing workshops, special access to exhibitions, tips on teaching with primary sources from our research collections, and more.

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Resources for Parents & Caregivers

Discover how the Library can help you and your baby, child, or teen—from early literacy activities for the youngest learners through college and career advice.

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Get a Library Card

Join your library community! New Yorkers can access millions of books, e-books, digital resources, and more—all FREE with a New York Public Library card.

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Download E-Books & Audiobooks

Download SimplyE, the Library's free e-reader app, which makes it easy to borrow e-books and audiobooks from a catalog of more than 300,000 titles.

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Get the NYPL App

With the NYPL app, you can access everything the Library has to offer from home or while you’re on the go. Information available in:

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Get Personalized Book Bundles

Tell us what you like to read and we’ll handpick a personalized book bundle just for you! Get Shelf Help in open branches, online, or by calling Ask NYPL on 917-ASK-NYPL.

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Did You Know?

There are no more late fines at the Library—and all old fines have been removed—so you can borrow books and more from any branch with no worries!

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Stay Connected

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Our Supporters

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 Gottesman Fund; Jane Lauder; the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF); Mr. and Mrs. Timothy R. Barakett Endowment for Children’s and Young Adult Programs and Services; E.H.A. Foundation, Inc.; Mr. and Mrs. Evan R. Chesler; Robert A. and Elizabeth R. Jeffe Foundation; Michael ByungJu Kim and the MBK Educational Foundation; Karen Sue Smith and Rose DiMartino; New York Life Foundation; the Gray Foundation; and City’s First Readers, an initiative made possible with funding from the New York City Council.