Welcome Back to NYPL

At a glance, find out what the Library offers patrons of all ages in English, español (Spanish), 简体中文 (Chinese), বাংলা (Bengali), Русский (Russian), and français (French):

• Early Literacy
• Kids
• Teens
• Adults
   

Plus, download our branch scavenger hunt for kids!

From storytimes and after-school programs for the youngest New Yorkers to a wide range of adult educational programs, including book discussion groups, job and career support, and language-learning classes, there’s something for everyone at NYPL.

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• Events for Kids
• Events for Teens

Everyone is getting a fresh start at the Library this fall! Late fines will no longer accrue on borrowed materials—even if they’re returned after the due date. Plus, all existing fines and replacement fees in all patron accounts have been cleared and erased.

The New York Public Library has reopened all available branch locations across the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island (except those undergoing improvements). We are offering nearly full service, including general library use and seating, unlimited browsing, laptop and computer access, and more. In-person programs and classes have resumed at some locations and are expected to continue to expand over the coming months.

Please note: masks are encouraged at all NYPL locations.

Sign up for a library card for free online today! Access everything the Library has to offer, from free one-on-one online tutoring to e-books, with your library card.

All available libraries across the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island are now open with nearly full service. Plus, discover our Bookmobile services.

Discover what we’re doing for kids and teens as New Yorkers return to school this fall—plus books, free homework help, learning tools, and fun, engaging activities to help you develop all your skills.

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

• Kids & Teens
• Parents & Caregivers
• Educators
• Adults

Visit the all-new Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), our largest circulating branch, which reopened in July 2021 following a full-scale renovation that transformed NYPL’s largest circulating branch into the library that New Yorkers need and deserve.

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!

The New York Public Library welcomes people from all backgrounds and celebrates the rich multicultural diversity that defines New York City. The Library is committed to helping recent immigrants and bilingual and multilingual communities navigate our array of free services and resources for all ages.

People with low vision or reading disabilities can get free talking books and players, a mobile app, braille-learning materials, and technology coaching from the Andrew Heiskell Library.

Discover the Library’s premier event series, LIVE from NYPL, as well as a wide array of free programs and events available across our locations in the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island.

Join us for The New York Public Library's first-ever permanent exhibition highlighting our world-renowned research collections.

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. 

Ask NYPL is available in Español via voicemail with limited availability in other languages via email.

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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.