A Closer Look: The New York Public Library

One of the exciting parts about living in New York City is that we’re in a high-density area, full of museums, concerts, cultural institutions . . . and libraries!
The New York Public Library (NYPL) is the largest public library system in the United States, serving three out of the five NYC boroughs – Manhattan, the Bronx, and Staten Island. They have 88 local branches, so you’re never too far from a quiet study space, free access to Wi-fi, restrooms, computers, and more.
Once you add in the Brooklyn and Queens Public Library systems (58 and 62 branches, respectively), we get a whopping 208 public libraries across the city. That’s a lot of libraries!
 
Free Events & Workshops
You might think of books when you think of a library – and of course, they are a great place to access and check out books for free, with your public library card.
NYPL also offers free workshops on Job Training, programs for Parents & Caregivers, and support for English Language Learners. The library hosts thousands of events per year – including film screenings, live dance performances, and even theatrical productions.
8 (Totally Free!) Things You Can Do With Your NYPL Card
Finally, try the quick “8 (Totally Free!) Things You Can Do With Your Library Card” guide – it’ll show you how to check out an Ebook, stream movies & audio, access online newspapers, and find test-prep resources. And remember; a New York Public Library card is free to anyone who lives, works, or studies in New York State (not just New York City).