As we all know, this school year has been challenging! As you begin thinking about summer assignments and activities for your students, consider incorporating the New York Public Library's Summer Learning program into your classroom! This year's theme for Summer Learning is Imagine Together. Join us as we imagine a better world through engaging and diverse titles, at-home activities, and more! 

Take a look at how you can incorporate this year's Summer Learning program into your classroom:

Check out the Summer Learning 2021 Educator Guide

Browse the Summer Learning 2021 Educator Guide! By selecting titles from The New York Public Library’s Summer Learning Educator List for your students’ summer assignments, you can ensure that you are choosing books that are accessible for students through the public library. This guide also has discussion questions, activities, and digital resources available to library card holders, so that you can make the most of Summer Learning in your classroom.

Integrate Beanstack Into Your Classroom

Beanstack is the New York Public Library’s Summer Learning app. As an educator, you can register your entire class with Beanstack. Learn more about the app, as well as how to register your class, on our NYPL for Educators Vimeo channel here. Students can log their reading in this app and earn badges for their hard work along the way! 

Collaborate with a Librarian

Meet one-on-one to discuss all the possibilities to collaborate with your local school outreach librarian, or take a look at our Menu of Virtual Services to see what we can offer. Virtual class visits are the perfect way to engage students with the public library. To schedule a class visit or one-on-one discussion with a school outreach librarian, email schoolvisits@nypl.org.

Register for the NYPL Summer Learning Professional Development Webinar

If you want more information on Summer Learning at The New York Public Library, attend our webinar on May 6 from 2:30 to 3:30 PM. This informational session will give you insight into everything that NYPL is offering educators and students this summer! Check out this professional development opportunity here.