Libraries and Educational Services
New York Public Library (NYPL)
- Services: Multilingual events including storytimes, language conversation groups, and cultural workshops.
- Contact: 917-275-6975 | https://www.nypl.org/events
- Hours: Vary by branch; generally Monday to Saturday, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Queens Public Library – New Americans Program
- Services: Cultural events, educational workshops, and multilingual services for immigrant communities.
- Contact: 718-990-0894 | https://www.queenslibrary.org/programs-activities/new-americans-program
- Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Saturday, 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM; Sunday, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Brooklyn Public Library – Services for Immigrants
- Services: Multilingual storytimes, cultural events, and language classes.
- Contact: 718-230-2100 | https://www.bklynlibrary.org/community/immigrants
- Hours: Vary by branch; generally Monday to Saturday, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Museums and Cultural Centers
El Museo del Barrio
- Services: Bilingual tours, workshops, and Latin American art programs.
- Contact: 1230 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10029 | 212-831-7272 | https://www.elmuseo.org/
- Hours: Thursday to Sunday, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA)
- Services: Exhibitions, educational programs, and cultural events with multilingual support.
- Contact: 215 Centre Street, New York, NY 10013 | 855-955-6622 | https://www.mocanyc.org/
- Hours: Thursday to Sunday, 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Irish Arts Center
- Services: Music, dance, and language classes celebrating Irish heritage.
- Contact: 726 11th Avenue, New York, NY 10019 | 212-757-3318 | https://irishartscenter.org/
- Hours: Monday to Friday, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Community Resources
New York City Department of Parks & Recreation
- Services: Free cultural events and festivals across the city with multilingual activities.
- Contact: 311 or 212-639-9675 | https://www.nycgovparks.org/events
YMCA of Greater New York – New Americans Initiative
- Services: Cultural orientation, language classes, and community events for immigrants.
- Contact: 212-630-9600 | https://ymcanyc.org/programs/new-americans-initiative
- Hours: Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Saturday and Sunday, 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
Specialized Cultural Programs
The Center for Traditional Music and Dance (CTMD)
- Services: Access to traditional music and dance programs, fostering cultural heritage through multilingual workshops.
- Contact: 32 Broadway, Suite 1314, New York, NY 10004 | 212-571-1555 | https://ctmd.org/
- Hours: Monday to Friday, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Multilingual NYC
- Services: Promotes multilingualism through events and community engagement.
- Website: https://multilingualnyc.org/