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Celebrate Women’s History Month at the Library! Explore our programs and events, resources, recommended reading, and more. Plus, learn about some of the women who have helped build NYPL.

Women's History Month at NYPL | The New York Public Library The New York Public Library honors women past and present in celebration of Women's History Month this March. Explore our programs and events, resources, recommended reading, and more! Plus, learn about some of the women who have helped build NYPL.Events & Programs | Women Who Built NYPL | Reading &...

is now providing free access to The New York Times online—no library card or login required. Visitors to NYPL locations can connect their personal devices to Library Wi-Fi or use an NYPL computer to access a wide range of offerings from The New York Times, including news, culture, sports coverage, recipes, daily games, and more!

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New! Free Access to The New York Times for Library Visitors | The New York Public Library Access news, culture, sports coverage, recipes, daily games, and more from The New York Times at the Library.

Pop In for a Popular Book ! The Library now offers Trending Now books available for immediate checkout. Copies of some of the hottest titles—bestsellers and high-interest books having their “moment”—will be prominently displayed for anyone to borrow, avoiding hold queues. Take home a Trending Now book today!

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Pop In for a Popular Book! Introducing the ‘Trending Now’ Collection in Branch Libraries | The New York Public Library Some of the current hottest titles are waiting for you at the library.

LIVE from NYPL brings you free events, conversations, and performances featuring prominent writers, artists, and thinkers. This spring, they’re hosting an extraordinary lineup of distinguished writers, artists, and scholars. Register now for free tickets for upcoming events, and stay tuned as tickets become available for future events!

LIVE from NYPL | The New York Public Library LIVE from NYPL brings you free events, conversations, and performances featuring prominent writers, artists, and thinkers. Register for free tickets now for upcoming events, and stay tuned as tickets become available for future events. Watch recent LIVE from NYPL events and explore dozens more in ou...

In a history-making moment for NYC, Mayor Zohran Mamdani took the oath of office using a Qur’an from the . This occasion arrives at a momentous time, as the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture celebrates its centennial. Want to see this piece of history for yourself? The Qur’an will be on display in the McGraw Rotunda at the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building on 42nd Street starting January 6.

The People’s Qur’an: Making History at City Hall View the historic Qur’an from NYPL’s Schomburg Center used in Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s swearing-in ceremony—on display at the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building beginning January 6, 2026.

This winter, chill out at NYPL! Join us at branches across the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island for a wide range of free events, programs, activities, and more. Get entertained, educated, and warm at one of your local branches. Everyone is welcome at the library!

Spend Winter at the Library: Fun Activities for Kids & Teens | The New York Public Library There's plenty for kids, teens, and families to do this winter at the Library or at home using your library card!  

Join us this holiday season! The Library invites visitors to experience two special displays from our collections: Best Friends Forever: Holiday Greeting Cards from NYPL’s Picture Collection and A Dickens Christmas, which are both on view through January 4, 2026. Plus, don't miss the traditional holiday decorations in Astor Hall and much more!

Holiday Displays at the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building This holiday season, explore our special themed displays at the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building.

Happy Holidays!