NYPL After School: Join Us for Free Homework Help & More

NYPL After School is excited to announce our expansion to 50 total locations this school year. After School welcomes kids ages 6–12 for free, drop-in homework help and enrichment activities Monday through Thursday when school is in session. Kids can stop by these locations to get extra help from one of our After School tutors or Teen Reading Ambassadors. No need to register—just show up! Everything is free. 

Bronx

Allerton Library, Baychester Library, Belmont Library, Bronx Library Center, Clason's Point Library, Eastchester Library, Edenwald Library*, Francis Martin Library, Grand Concourse Library, High Bridge Library, Jerome Park Library, Kingsbridge Library, Morris Park Library*, Morrisania Library, Mosholu Library, Mott Haven Library, Parkchester Library, Pelham Bay Library, Sedgwick Library*, Soundview Library, Tremont Library, Van Cortlandt Library*, Wakefield Library, West Farms Library (coming soon!), Westchester Square Library, Woodstock Library

Manhattan

96th Street Library*, Bloomingdale Library, Chatham Square Library, Columbus Library*, Countee Cullen Library (coming soon!)*, Epiphany Library*, George Bruce Library*, Hamilton Grange Library, Harlem Library, Harry Belafonte 115th Street Library*, Macomb’s Bridge Library, Morningside Heights Library*, Riverside Library*, Roosevelt Island Library*, Seward Park Library, Tompkins Square Library, Washington Heights Library

Staten Island

Charleston Library*, Mariners Harbor Library, Richmondtown Library*, St. George Library Center, Stapleton Library, Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library*, West New Brighton Library*

Any questions about locations or hours? Email us: afterschool@nypl.org

*New for the 2023–24 academic year!

Resources for Kids & Families


Homework Support, Book Recommendations & More

 

Support for English Language Learners

 

Resources for Health and Wellness

  • Kids at NYPL

    The New York Public Library is here for kids of all ages to help you read, learn, and have fun! Discover free events, get free homework help, boost your STEAM skills, find the best new reading recommendations, and more.

    Explore

  • Download NYPL After School Activity Packs

    Discover activities, recommended reads, crafts, and more in these special NYPL After School activity packs, designed for kids in Grades K–3 and 4–6! Packs for Grades K–3 are also available in Español (Spanish).

    Download

  • Free Online Homework Help

    Get free, one-on-one, online homework help for core subject areas using Brainfuse. Plus, access videos, flashcards, and more.

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  • STEAM Discovery Kits

    Build, code, and stargaze with NYPL’s amazing STEAM Discovery Kits, available to borrow from 40 branches across the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island! Explore robotics, astronomy, engineering, coding, and more using exciting tools, toys, and books at home. 

    Learn More

  • STEAM for Kids at NYPL

    Boost your creative, scientific, and collaborative skills with STEAM activities and programs! Explore our calendar of upcoming STEAM events.

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  • Free Programs & Events for Kids

    There's something for everyone at the Library, including arts and crafts, trivia, book discussions, author talks, and more! Join us today at a branch near you.

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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.

NYPL After School at Harlem branch libraries is part of the Jane Lauder Harlem After-School Programs.

NYPL After School at Chatham Square Library is made possible by E.H.A. Foundation, Inc.

Major support for children's and young adult programming is provided by the Andreas C. Dracopoulos Family Endowment for Young Audiences. 

NYPL After School is made possible by Arthur W. Koenig, The Gottesman Fund, Mr. and Mrs. Evan R. Chesler, Michael ByungJu Kim and the MBK Educational Foundation, and the E.H.A. Foundation.