Creative Writing

Our city's public libraries have robust collections of print books, ebooks, and audiobooks, and they are issuing new library cards virtually while many library spaces are closed. They also provide other useful resources: check the links below for details.

Select NYPL branches have opened for Grab & Go Service.

• Read about NYPL's online resources here.
• During this closure, the NYPL is offering cardholders off-site access to several databases that are normally only available on site at NYPL branches. These include Ancestry, JSTOR, several historical newspaper databases, and a suite of specialized databases through EBSCO. You can find a current, full list of such databases on this page.
• You can apply for a library card remotely through the SimplyE app.
• Check out their Guide to Remote Resources for College Students.

Select Brooklyn Public Library locations are offering Lobby Service.

• Read about their online resources here.
• You can apply for a Brooklyn Public Library ecard online.

Select Queens Public Library branches are open for To-Go Service.

• Read about their online resources here and here.
• You can apply for a Queens Public Library ecard online.