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Multilingual Resources at The New York Public Library

The New York Public Library is here for everyone! At our 92 locations across the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island, we welcome speakers and readers of a wide range of languages. The Library is committed to helping everyone navigate our free services and resources: get a library card, learn about Library offerings, search the catalog, and more in world languages.

Español (Spanish)

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中文网页 (Chinese)

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Русский (Russian)

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বাংলা (Bengali)

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العربية (Arabic)

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Français (French)

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Kreyòl Ayisyen (Haitian Creole)

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한국어 (Korean)

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اُردُو (Urdu)

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日本語 (Japanese)

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Italiano (Italian)

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Search the NYPL Catalog in World Languages

Filter the catalog to discover books, music, and DVDs in your language.

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Get a Free Library Card Today!

With a digital library card you get free access to the Library’s wide array of digital resources—including e-books, databases, educational resources, and more in world languages.

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NYPL’s World Literature Festival

Join the Library every April to celebrate world literature and authors writing in the many languages of New York City.

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Learn a Language for Free with Your Library Card!

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Download the NYPL App

Get the power of The New York Public Library, anytime, anywhere. 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 Started with SimplyE

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. Information available in:

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Learning Resources for Kids and 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. Information and select services are available in a range of world languages. Please note the information on the pages below has been electronically translated. 

Plus, download our library scavenger hunt for kids available in English, español (Spanish), and 简体中文 (Simplified Chinese)!

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Learning Resources for Adults

Discover a wide array of programs and resources for adults at NYPL, including English-language and literacy learning, technology classes through our TechConnect program, and career services. Information and select services are available in a range of world languages. Please note the information on the pages below has been electronically translated.

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Explore the Library with Bloomberg Connects

Delve deeper into the Library’s collections, exhibitions, and resources, including the Polonsky Exhibition of The New York Public Library’s Treasures, with our digital guide on Bloomberg Connects, the free arts and culture app. Use the app to explore the Library on site, or from anywhere! 

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Find an NYPL Location

The New York Public Library has 92 locations across the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island. Find your nearest location now—plus, discover our Bookmobile services!

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Connect with the Library

Get the latest NYPL events, programs, and more for all ages delivered straight to your inbox. Now also available in español (Spanish).

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Get Help

Ask NYPL is the Library's virtual reference and support desk. Have a question? Get in touch via email, chat, phone, or text. Contact us—we're here to help. 

Where possible, we will provide assistance in a range of world languages.

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