Become a Young Lion!

Young Lions are Library donors in their 20s and 30s who are committed to lifelong learning and advancing the crucial work of The New York Public Library.

Young Lions gain exclusive access to dynamic and engaging events, including

  • cocktail parties
  • forums with distinguished authors
  • private tours with Library curators
  • the annual Young Lions Fiction Award ceremony in June
  • and more!
Make your Young Lions membership gift today and help provide free and vital Library services to all New Yorkers.

Make a fully tax-deductible donation.

Become a Young Lion!

Young Lions are Library donors in their 20s and 30s who are committed to lifelong learning and advancing the crucial work of The New York Public Library.

Young Lions gain exclusive access to dynamic and engaging events, including

  • cocktail parties
  • forums with distinguished authors
  • private tours with Library curators
  • the annual Young Lions Fiction Award ceremony in June
  • and more!
Make your Young Lions membership gift today and help provide free and vital Library services to all New Yorkers.


Make a monthly membership gift | Make a fully tax-deductible donation

Field Is Required Select Gift Amount

Your yearly support of $400 equals a new circulating book every month.

  • Invitation to the Young Lions Fiction Award ceremony and party
  • Invitations to the Young Lions Cocktails & Conversation series
  • Invitations to private, behind-the-scenes events at the Research Libraries with Library curators
  • Two invitations to Book Swap, where members exchange favorite books and get reading recommendations from NYPL librarians
  • Two invitations to Lecture Luncheon, featuring today's most exciting writers and thinkers
  • Two tickets to The New York Public Library's Holiday Open House, the most festive event of the year
  • Discounted ticket prices for the Library Lunch, Library Lions and the Young Lions Benefit Party
  • 10% discount at the Amy’s Bread café at select Library locations
  • Volunteer opportunities

Your yearly support of $900 equals three new circulating books every month.

All Young Lion benefits, plus:

  • Invitations to private pre-release film screenings
  • Invitation for you and a guest to attend a private curator-led tour of the Polonsky Exhibition of The New York Public Library's Treasures
  • Two additional tickets to The New York Public Library's Holiday Open House, for a total of four tickets

Your yearly support of $2,500 equals 10 new circulating books every month.

All Young Lion Conservator benefits, plus:

  • Invitations to Young Lion Tilden Conservator Salons (New York City's best kept secret), where members read highly-anticipated books and hear from today's most exciting writers
  • Invitation to the annual Lawyers for the Library Dinner
  • Recognition of your support in the Library’s Annual Report

Your yearly support of $5,000 equals 20 new circulating books every month.

All Young Lion Tilden Conservator benefits, plus:

  • Reserved seating at any public program for members and their guests
  • Invitation to the Cullman Center Tea, where Fellows discuss the projects they are working on throughout the year
  • Tickets to the ABAA New York International Antiquarian Book Fair
  • Additional complimentary guest tickets to events*

*This benefit is available upon request and may impact tax-deductibility.

Your yearly support of $10,000 equals 40 new circulating books every month.

All Young Lion Lenox Conservator benefits, plus:

  • Invitations to President's Council dinners, exclusive evenings hosted by the Library's Chair of the Board, President, and President's Council Co-Chairs featuring lively conversations with notable authors and public figures
  • On request, a private tour of the Library's special collections or exhibitions tailored to individual interests

*This benefit is available upon request and may impact tax-deductibility.

Young Lions membership benefits start at $400. Benefits will be matched according to the level of the donation.

Membership Benefits

By choosing to not receive benefits with your membership, your gift is fully tax deductible and you will not receive a member card, invitations to events, e-updates, or be eligible for member discounts.

Billing Information

Young Lions events are great networking opportunities. Thanks for sharing a bit more about yourself.

Payment Information

Payment Method:

Credit Card Information:

Credit Card Type:
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • American Express
  • MasterCard
  • Visa
What is this?

Checking Account Information:

What is this?
 Account Type:

Check Information

Total Gift: $0.00
Charity Navigator logo