More Free Events & Programs
Whether in person or online, we’re here to help bring the joy of books, literacy, and song to our youngest readers.
Best Books for Kids
Our expert librarians and staff have handpicked a wide array of fun, thought-provoking, and inspiring books for kids of all ages to enjoy this summer!
Little Learners
Come to the Library for music, movement, and multilingual fun for early learners with our friends WeBop, Bilingual Birdies, Scavenger Stories, and more!
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 local branch and discover everything the Library has to offer.
Summer for Educators
The Library offers a wide range of resources to support kids’ learning and development through the summer and all year round. Learn about special opportunities for teachers offered by our Center for Educators and Schools (CES), field trips, engaging tools for classrooms, reading recommendations for kids, and much more.
Early Literacy at NYPL
Explore everything The New York Public Library offers for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers all year round. Find early childhood programs, books, and resources to help little ones read, learn, and have fun!
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Get a Free Library Card
Get a free library card today and explore all the Library has to offer, including books, e-books, audiobooks, music, and movies!
No More Late Fines!
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.
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 languages.
Multilingual Resources
The New York Public Library is here for everyone! At our 92 locations across the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island, we welcome readers of all ages and backgrounds. Get a library card, explore events and programs, search the catalog for books and materials, and much more—in world languages.
Free Exhibitions
The Library offers free major exhibitions and special displays at the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, the Library for the Performing Arts, and the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, plus community showcases at many branch locations throughout the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island. Find out what’s on view this summer!
Explore Summer at the Library
Create your world this summer at The New York Public Library! Discover free events and activities for all ages, programs for kids and teens, reading recommendations, exhibitions, and much more. Plus, use your library card to book free passes to 100+ museums, gardens, theaters, and more cultural attractions across NYC.
Thank You
Major support provided by the New York Life Foundation, the 2025 city-wide sponsor for the Summer Reading and Learning Programs.
Additional support is provided by Jane Lauder; The Rona Jaffe Foundation; New York Yankees Foundation; Montblanc; anonymous donors; and the continuing major support of the Andreas C. Dracopoulos Family Endowment for Young Audiences.
These programs and initiatives are part of the Library’s overall commitment to our branch patrons and 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.
