Recreational E-Resources
The New York Public Library provides access to hundreds of electronic resources to assist with all types of research. However, NYPL also provides access to electronic resources that patrons can use just for fun!
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
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.
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.
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."