Friends of the Library

Whether you use the Library or value it as a center of knowledge and exploration, becoming a Friend of the Library is an excellent way to support one of New York's most magnificent treasures.

At any level, your gift will make a difference. Choose from our many different categories, and enjoy exclusive benefits, special invitations and discounts! 

Library Associate - $25

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  • 10% discount at The Library Shop at Fifth Avenue & 42nd Street or online
  • 10% off prints from the NYPL Digital Gallery
  • A personalized membership card

Friend - $40

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All Library Associate benefits, plus:
  • Preferred shopping times at The Library Shop with an additional discount
  • An invitation for two to attend the gala Holiday Open House in December
  • A year's subscription to the Library's informative magazine, Bookmark
  • Invitations to Friends-only exhibition previews and lectures
  • 33% savings on LIVE from the NYPL tickets, and a waived service charge on those tickets

Supporting Friend - $100

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All Friend benefits, plus:
  • The opportunity to bring two additional guests to the gala Holiday Open House
  • Invitations to special VIP exhibition openings
  • Invitations to a special Lecture-Luncheon series at a nominal fee

Patron - $250

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All Supporting Friend benefits, plus:
  • Behind-the-scenes tours with curators of the Library's collections

Sustainer - $500

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All Patron benefits, plus:
  • An invitation to a Conservators Forum featuring noted writers and speakers

Sponsor - $1,000

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All Sustainer benefits, plus:
  • Acknowledgment of your support in the Library's Annual Report

 

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