How to get a (temporary) New York Public Library card even if you don’t live in New York

One of the benefits of living in a big city like New York is access to cultural facilities like the New York Public Library (NYPL). Even if you’re not very interested in books, visiting the library’s flagship store, Stephen A. Schwartzman Building (a building with two lions in front), is worth the architecture alone.

But aside from the flashy Beaux-Arts design, NYPL’s collections and archives are not only vast, but also include unique historical documents, photographs, art and ephemera.

And some of the library materials have been digitized, Open to the public, You need a NYPL card to access other digital (and physical) collections. And to get one of them, you need to be a resident of New York City. The usual.

From now until the end of May, wherever you are in the United States Digital Access to some of NYPL’s online collections, usually only available to cardholders.. Here’s what you need to know:

How to get a NYPL Digital Library Card

In response to Recent national increase in attempts to ban booksNYPL is their “BooksForAll” campaign— Some of them allow readers anywhere in the United States (13+) Free instant digital access to some collections. Also, unlike some online libraries, you don’t have to wait for digital copies to become available. Ready to read all the titles in the collection. straight away.

How to access a digital collection

Digital access is done through NYPL’s free e-reader app. SimplyEDownloadable upon iOS When Android device. After downloading and opening the app, do the following:

• Select “Add Library Later” to browse “Books in All Collection”
• Enter your date of birth to make sure you are at least 13 years old
• Choose your book and start reading

If you have already downloaded SimplyE to access your local library collection, select the icon in the upper left corner to select it.[すべてのコレクションの書籍]Switch to.

How to get a temporary NYPL library card if you are visiting the city

If you’re visiting New York City and want to use the library’s collections and materials directly, regardless of the Books for All campaign, you can: Apply for a temporary library card online Do so before your trip or when you arrive at any branch of the system. (Except under the age of 12, you must apply directly and have your guardian or guardian sign off.)

Regardless of your age, you need to present Photo ID and proof of home address (That is, passport and utility bill).yours Temporary NYPL card It is valid for 3 months. You can also update it, but you must do it directly.