In the Spotlight at The New York Public Library
Native American Heritage Month at NYPL
Join the Library in celebrating Native American Heritage Month throughout November. Discover free events for all ages, reading recommendations, research resources, and more—this month and beyond!
Best New Comics for Adults
Our expert comics committee read more than 300 titles to select their top 50 comics and graphic novels published in 2025. There’s something for everyone—whether you’re a first-time comics reader or a die-hard fan.
100 Years of the Schomburg Center
The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture is celebrating the 100th anniversary of its founding! A national landmark and world-renowned research center located in the heart of Harlem, the Schomburg Center stewards a collection of 11 million items and is dedicated to the collection, preservation, and exhibition of Black history and culture. Join us all year long for a wide array of special events, exhibitions, and more as we celebrate this milestone and continue the legacy of Arturo Schomburg.
Polonsky Exhibition of The New York Public Library's Treasures
Join us for The New York Public Library's first-ever permanent exhibition highlighting our world-renowned research collections.
Multilingual Resources at The New York Public Library
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.
Shelf Help
Discover The New York Public Library’s new personalized book selection service: tell us your reading interests and we’ll pick five books for you!
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.
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Get the power of The New York Public Library, anytime, anywhere. With the NYPL app, you can access everything the Library has to offer from home or while you’re on the go.
