Support the NYPL

Support The New York Public Library this Holiday Season

The Library needs your financial support more than ever before. In tough economic times, people turn to libraries. We’ve seen a dramatic increase in attendance and usage over the past few months - 200,000 more people in October for example than in the previous year. By supporting the Library, you will help seniors, children, immigrants, and the millions of others who use our resources.

Here are a variety of ways you can support the NYPL.

• Add the Library to your holiday gift list. All of the free programs and services we offer need funds. Make a fully tax deductible contribution to the NYPL now.

• Buy someone a gift of membership today! What better way to show someone that you care than with a gift they can use all year round to explore, to discover, and to learn?

• Make a resolution to become a Friend of the Library. The great membership benefits will enrich your life and help the NYPL to continue our important mission.

• See the list on the right for even more giving options.

Friends of the Library
$40
Benefit from an array of exclusive member-only perks and support one of New York's most magnificent treasures

Conservators
$1,500
Enjoy exclusive book previews, behind-the-scenes events, discussions, and forums led by the world's most prominent intellectuals

President's Council
$25,000
This highest category of membership at The New York Public Library requires an annual commitment of $25,000 or more

Young Lions
$350
This dynamic membership group is for supporters in their 20s and 30s who celebrate the work of young writers, artists, and innovators in various fields

Library Cubs
$1,000
Families enjoy special members programs that help to instill a passion for reading in children while supporting the Branch Libraries

Schomburg Society
$35
Join with Dr. Maya Angelou, National Membership Chair, in supporting the work of the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture