Anyone who lives, works, or attends school in New York State is eligible to receive a free library card from the New York Public Library, the Brooklyn Public Library, and the Queens Library. All three libraries participate in the MyLibraryNYC program, which provides participating schools with fine-free library cards, teacher sets, longer checkout periods, and free delivery to their school.
Children's/YA books (and e-books)
Educator Cards with extended borrowing privileges, even for those not eligible to participate in the MyLibraryNYC program.
Class visits, where students can learn about library resources or can learn about researching in the library. - you visit library or the library visits you
A list of Tools for Teaching, including online exhibitions, some subscription databases, and more.
A blog that highlights the opportunities and resources for teachers available throughout the library system.
The Brooklyn Public Library offers:
Children's/YA books
Class visits - where students can learn about library resources or can learn about researching in the library. - you visit library or the library visits you.
Events and services for children and teens.
Brooklyn Connections - Virtual classes, access to archival materials, student participation through projects and BPL educators will visit your classroom throughout the partnership.
The Queens Library offers:
Back to school resources - class visits, programs, free tablets and more.
A blog detailing digital resources, programs, and events for school's.
Digital media services - eBooks, audiobooks, movies, music
LinkedIn Learning (Lynda) trainings
ESOL Curriculum for teachers
Note: Academic libraries may or may not be open to the public.
RSGE graduate students, faculty, and staff living or working in New York City may visit hundreds of other libraries in the five boroughs via the METRO Consortium if they need access to specific books or collections. These libraries include Hunter College, Columbia University, and Bank Street College of Education; a full list of participating libraries is available here. Note that each library has restrictions on what you can access, whether or not you can borrow books, and how many times you can visit.
To request a guest pass, email library@relay.edu; please allow 3-4 business days following your request to receive the pass by mail.
Visitors may access Butler Library.
Research Library - databases, digital collections, catalogs, and other services
Resources and services for teachers