NY Library Freebies

The library system in NYC is amazing. There are so many freebies - both obvious ones and hidden ones - to take advantage of! You can get a free library card to NYPL, BPL & QPL if you live, work, go to school, or pay property taxes in New York State.
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Free Books

Borrow digital books and audiobooks with your library card. Use the OverDrive/Libby experience through NYPL (and your home library system) to check out e-books and audiobooks on your phone or e-reader.

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Culture Pass

With a New York Public Library, Brooklyn Public Library, or Queens Public Library card, you can reserve free passes to 100+ museums and attractions across NYC—including the New York Botanical Garden, Intrepid Museum, Museum of Modern Art, and many more.…

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Free Educational Courses

Level up with your library card: learn 70+ languages with Mango Languages (including the mobile app), and build job skills with LinkedIn Learning—check your library''s online resources portal for access.

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Instrument Rentals

Brooklyn Public Library cardholders 18+ can borrow instruments for up to three weeks through a partnership with the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music—guitars, keyboards, drums, and more. Pick up at Central Library''s Arts & Music desk (link below).…

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Book Free Studio Time

Brooklyn Public Library''s Central Library Info Commons offers a free amateur recording studio for cardholders working on audio or video projects—reserve time and review equipment on BPL''s site (link below). Location: 10 Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn, NY…

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In Person Programming

From book clubs and crafts to guest speakers, storytimes, and kids and teen programs—each branch hosts free events. Check your library system''s calendar (NYPL, BPL, or QPL) for what''s on near you.

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