Research Guides: Electronic Resources at The New York Public Library: Recreational E-Resources

Enjoy a Great Book

When you are on the go e-books can be great. You can download them on your phone, e-reader or tablet at anyplace and anytime where you have internet access and then read them offline. The New York Public Library provides multiple options to download the latest bestseller. Also, if you are an audiobook fan we have that too! For more information check out NYPL's E-Book Central.

SimplyE
OverDrive
Cloud Library
AudioBook Cloud
Accessible E-Books, Magazines & More
- BARD (Braille and Audio Reading Download)
- Bookshare

Read A Magazine

Find the latest version e-version of your favorite magazine! In Flipster you can find everything from Sports Illustrated to People. In PressReader you can find hundreds of magazines from different countries and in multiple languages.

Create Something

Have you always dreamed of learning to play the guitar or taking vocal lessons? Perhaps you're interested in photography or maybe drawing lessons. Lynda.com provides classes on hundreds of different subjects from coding to jazz piano, including a Creative Bootcamp!

LinkedIn Learning (formerly lynda.com)
LinkedIn Learning, formerly known as Lynda.com, is an online educational site that features thousands of courses and video tutorials where you can discover, complete, and track courses related to your field and interests. Users will need to create accounts in order to track course progress, create playlists of potential coursework, and keep course notes. Patrons should refer to LinkedIn's Privacy Policy and Website Use Policy before starting.

To log in, please click on "Get Started" and enter your NYPL library card number or username and your PIN.
Please note that you can only access course content through the NYPL's LinkedIn Learning login page, and not by directly visiting the LinkedIn Learning homepage. Also note that NYPL's LinkedIn Learning accounts are now accessible through mobile devices and applications. For Mobile users: 1. Download the LinkedIn Learning app from Google Play / App Store. 2. Open the app. 3. Select - "Sign In." 4. Select "Sign in with your library card." 5. You'll be prompted to "Enter your Library ID." Tap on the box and enter "nypl" (all lowercase, no quote marks). 6. Use your NYPL library card number or username and PIN and click on "Continue." First time users will be prompted to select topics of interest.

Find a Great Book

Whether you prefer to read your books in electronic format, audiobook, or print, the New York Public Library has a number of e-resources to help you find your next great read. These databases help with books recommendations, read alikes, and finding the latest from your favorite authors. Also check out NYPL Recommends and the blog post Top 5 Online Resources to Help You Find That Book from NYPL.

Watch a Play

If you find yourself relaxing at the library take in some theater with the DigitalTheatre+ database where you can watch entire plays and musicals.

Digital Theatre Plus
This database is only accessible at the following NYPL locations: Stephen A. Schwarzman Building; New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Center; Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture; Thomas Yoseloff Business Center; All Branch Libraries

Learn A Language

Whether you are taking that trip across the world you have always planned, or you just want to learn another language, the Mango Languages database is a great place to start. Mango Languages has courses for 71 different languages, including specialties such as Pirate. You can also take courses geared towards specific topics such as, "Wine and Cheese French" and "German for Oktoberfest."

Mango Languages
First time users must create a profile in order to access the resource.