The Best Gift—A Young Lions Membership

The Young Lions is a membership group for New Yorkers in their 20s and 30s who are committed to supporting the work of The New York Public Library.

Members gain exclusive access to dynamic and engaging events, including cocktail parties, forums with distinguished authors and industry leaders, private tours with Library curators, pre-release film screenings, and the annual Young Lions Fiction Award ceremony.

Give the best gift for the young New Yorkers in your life and help the Library provide essential services to our millions of users.

A membership packet introducing your gift recipient to all the benefits of membership will be sent within a few weeks of your donation. You can also schedule a personalized eCard on the confirmation page.

The Best Gift—A Young Lions Membership

The Young Lions is a membership group for New Yorkers in their 20s & 30s who are committed to supporting the work of The New York Public Library.

Members gain exclusive access to events, including cocktail parties, private tours, the annual Young Lions Fiction Award ceremony & more.

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$400.00

Young Lion

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

$900.00

Young Lion Conservator

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

$2,500.00

Young Lion Tilden Conservator

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

$5,000.00

Young Lion Lenox Conservator

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.

$10,000.00

Young Lion President's Council

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.

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Thank you for your support! The benefits of the gift membership will match the level of your donation.

Young Lion membership benefits start at $400.

The Best Gift—A Young Lions Membership

The Best Gift—A Young Lions Membership

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