Library Open House Week 2024 at NYPL

From technology training, job help, book discussion groups, and language classes to storytimes, after school programs, and arts and crafts—there’s something for everyone at NYPL.

Get a library card for free today! Apply online or visit an NYPL location near you. Access everything the Library has to offer, from books, music, and movies, to free one-on-one tutoring and research materials in a wide range of languages.

Find books, programs, resources, classes, and much more for lifelong learners of all ages:

• Babies & Toddlers
• Kids
• Teens
• Adults
• Educators

Discover free major exhibitions and special displays at our research library locations, including the Polonsky Exhibition of The New York Public Library’s Treasures at the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, which showcases some of the most extraordinary items from our collections. Plus, explore community showcases at many NYPL branches throughout the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island.

Find programs and services for our community members with disabilities:

• Print Disabilities or Visual Impairment
• Deaf or Hard of Hearing
• Learning, Cognitive, or Developmental Disabilities
• Physical Disabilities
• Learn More: Accessibility at NYPL

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Find out what the Library offers patrons of all ages. Learn about offerings in English, español, 简体中文, Русский, বাংলা, français, Kreyòl Ayisyen, العَرَبِية, 한국어, and اُردُو.

• Kids & Early Learners 
• Teens
• Adults

Plus, download our library scavenger hunt for kids available in English, español, and 简体中文!

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!

• NYPL Locations 
• NYPL Bookmobile

Hang out, get creative, and much more at the Library's newly expanded and enhanced Teen Centers! These welcoming spaces have been created just for teens and are open for you to collaborate, make new friends, read, and enjoy all the Library has to offer. From video equipment to gaming consoles to art supplies—everything is free to use. Plus, select locations have fully equipped recording studios!

Visit NYPL’s largest lending library, featuring eight floors of amenities, services, and dedicated spaces for all ages, including a free, publicly accessible rooftop terrace! Plus, sign up for a free library card and get access to books, computers, and Wi-Fi, as well as events and classes. 

Discover the Library’s personalized book selection service! Tell us your reading interests and we’ll handpick five books just for you. Available for patrons of all ages!

Did you know? There are no more late fines at the Library, so you can borrow books and more from any branch with no worries.

With our expansive historic collections, expert librarians, and a variety of fellowships and learning opportunities available, The New York Public Library is an invaluable resource for writers, scholars, students, and creators worldwide.

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 in a wide range of languages. 

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• English
• Español

The Library depends on donors like you to support our educational resources, job help, community outreach, and more for all New Yorkers. Friends of the Library will be vital in the coming year as we expand access to our resources including bilingual storytimes, English-language classes, and e-books in world languages.