Immigrant Services

The New York Public Library welcomes people from all backgrounds and celebrates the rich multicultural diversity that defines New York City. Through a wide range of programs and services, the Library supports asylum seekers, refugees, migrants, and immigrants as they navigate life in NYC.

For additional information and questions, please email outreach@nypl.org.

Multilingual Resources & World Languages Collections

Available at each of our branch libraries, our multilingual resources and world languages collections serve and reflect the needs and interests of our local communities through a variety of print materials (books, magazines, newspapers), as well as media (CDs, DVDs) for all ages. Plus, find information about online resources and services. Learn more.

Pasculano Learning Center

The Pasculano Learning Center at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL) is the hub for adult learning at the Library. Lifelong learners can discover a wide array of programs and resources, including English-language and literacy learning, technology classes through our TechConnect program, and career services. Learn more.

Free Classes, Workshops & Programs

The Library is here to help you learn and connect with your community through our wide array of free events, programs, classes, book clubs, and more. Please check listings to confirm if a program is in-person, online, or outdoors. Find a class.

New Americans Corners

Available across our 92 locations in the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island, New Americans Corners (NAC) are dedicated spaces offering materials and informational resources on citizenship, as well as other immigration-related services and English language learning opportunities at the Library. Learn more.