Free Book Giveaway!
We are giving away 500,000 free books for kids and teens at branches this summer! Drop by your local branch, pick up new books to take home for kids and teens to keep, and check out everything the Library has to offer this summer—and all year round.
Free Events and Programs
Whether in person or online, we’re here to help bring the joy of books, literacy, and song to our youngest readers.
Summer Staff Picks
Our expert librarians have curated a wide array of fun, thought-provoking, and inspiring books for all ages to read this summer! Check out these books for kids of all ages, including picture books, libros en español, and more! Many are also available in accessible formats.
For Educators & Caregivers
The Library has a wide array of resources to support you and your kids or students with our all-new Make Waves program. Find out in a range of world languages what we offer this summer. Download our Summer 2022 Educator Guide for recommended reading and discussion points.
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Little Learners
Join us for music, movement, and multilingual fun to get your little one dancing, singing, and learning! Now playing: bilingual storytimes from our friends at Drag Story Hour NYC in español (Spanish) and français (French).
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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 nearest NYPL location, explore hundreds of storytimes online, including multilingual videos, and discover everything the Library has to offer our youngest readers.
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Stay Connected
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Library Cards
Join your library community! New Yorkers can access millions of books, e-books, digital resources, and more—all FREE with a New York Public Library card.
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Did You Know?
There are no more late fines at the Library—and all old fines have been removed—so you can borrow books and more from any branch with no worries!
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E-Books & Audiobooks
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Personalized Book Bundles
Tell us what you like to read and we’ll handpick a personalized book bundle just for you! Get Shelf Help in open branches, online, or by calling Ask NYPL on 917-ASK-NYPL.
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NYPL App
Explore Summer at the Library
Discover oceans of possibility at The New York Public Library this summer with free events and programs for all ages, book giveaways, our all-new Make Waves program for kids and teens, reading recommendations, and much more!
Explore Summer at the Library for all ages in español (Spanish), 中文 (Chinese), বাংলা (Bengali), Русский (Russian), and English.
Thank You
The Book Giveaway is supported in part by a generous grant from the Gray Foundation.
Major support provided by the New York Life Foundation, the 2022 city-wide sponsor for the Summer Reading and Learning Programs.
Additional support is provided by The Rona Jaffe Foundation; New York Yankees Foundation; anonymous donors; and the continuing major support of the Andreas C. Dracopoulos Family Endowment for Young Audiences.
Major support for educational programming is provided by Merryl H. and James S. Tisch.