This summer, we’re celebrating and showcasing all the passionate readers out there with our hashtag #ireadeverywhere. Join authors, librarians, and other readers from around the world in sharing your favorite reading spots, whether it’s someplace comfortable, unusual, or far, far away from NYC. We want to see where you’re reading and we want to inspire others to pick up a book (or e-reader) and start their own adventures.

How to Join In #ireadeverywhere

Just take a photo of yourself reading and share on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, or Tumblr with the hashtag #ireadeverywhere and we’ll repost our favorites throughout the summer! Here are a few examples to get you inspired:

Be sure to follow NYPL on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Tumblr to see a few of our favorite #ireadeverywhere photos.

Find Something Great to Read

If you’re having a hard time picking out a book to begin your summer reading journey, try our Staff Picks tool. Our expert staff members pick out a selection of books they love and make them sortable by theme so you can find your next favorite read. Selections are included for children, young adults, and adults.

Not Near the Library? Grab an E-Book with SimplyE!

If you’re traveling and can’t access a library in person, just download our new app, SimplyE, in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. With SimplyE, NYPL cardholders have the ability to browse, borrow, and read more than 300,000 free e-books from the Library, in just a few steps. Download SimplyE, log in with your library card and PIN, and start reading!

For more than 100 years, The New York Public Library has brought the power of books to patrons of all ages, both within our branches and beyond — from book drives and bookmobiles to visits to hospitals, factories, and more. We are excited to continue that mission — join us!