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NYPL After School: Activities & Resources
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.
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STEAM for Kids & Teens
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.
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Teen Reading Ambassadors
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.
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Reading Resources
Discover new ways to engage with books, e-books, and more, developing literacy and numeracy skills along the way!
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Academic Support
Explore an array of resources that will help you with everything from chemistry and history to English and math.
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Activities with NYPL
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.
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One-on-One Tutoring
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.
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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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Storytime at NYPL
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.
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Resources for Parents & Caregivers
Discover what the Library can do to help your child, whatever their age.
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Resources for Educators
Make an appointment with our School Outreach team or explore the Library’s digital resources by subject matter.
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Resources for College & Career Help
Prepare for higher education or the workforce from home with college and career-readiness counseling, test prep, and much more.
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Get a Library Card
Some of the resources on this page are only available to library card holders. New York residents can get a library card today online!
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E-Books & Audiobooks
Download the Library’s free e-reader app, SimplyE, and gain instant access to hundreds of thousands of books and e-books now.
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Always Available
Check out these books, e-books, and documentaries that are available online at all times to all users.
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Book Recommendations for Kids
Discover books recommended for kids by our expert librarians including the Best Books of 2020 and more.
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Book Recommendations for Teens
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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