Join the Library Family:
Become a Conservator

The Conservators Program is a membership group with the mission of raising critical monies to support the Library’s Annual Fund. In appreciation of a contribution of $1,500 or more, members are offered exclusive benefits, including book previews, tours of the collections, intimate discussions, and larger forums led by some of the world's most prominent authors, academics and intellectuals.

If you have any questions regarding the Conservators membership, or would like to renew over the phone, please call the Conservators office at 212.930.0670.

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Join the Library Family: Become a Conservator

The Conservators Program raises critical monies to support the Library. In appreciation of an annual donation of $1,500+, members receive exclusive benefits, including private tours, intimate discussions & more.

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

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$1,500.00

Conservator

All Friends benefits, plus:

Invitations to exclusive Conservator Salons featuring prominent writers, thinkers, and cultural luminaries
Opportunities to explore the treasures of NYPL on unique excursions led by expert curators
Invitations to behind-the-scenes, private tours of the Library, including its exhibitions
Complimentary invitation for two to attend the annual Friends Lecture Luncheon
Four tickets to the Library’s annual Holiday Open House—the most festive event of the year
Invitation for two to the annual Book Swap
Invitation to annual Family Event
Recognition of your support in the Library’s Annual Report
Annual subscription to the monthly Conservators newsletter

$2,500.00

Tilden Conservator

All Conservator benefits, plus:

Invitation to Tilden Tours, where members receive behind-the-scenes access to both NYPL and other iconic New York cultural institutions
Volunteer opportunities at education programs throughout our Library branches
Gift a complimentary membership to a friend or family member ($250 Supporting Friend or $400 Young Lion)

$6,500.00

Lenox Conservator

All Tilden Conservator benefits, plus:

Invitation to attend bespoke, intimate gatherings with Library leadership
Invitation to Cullman Center Luncheons, where Fellows discuss the projects they are working on throughout the year*
Four complimentary personalized bookplates in the Library’s circulating collections
Reserved seating at LIVE from NYPL programs
Reserved seating at the annual Friends Lecture Luncheon
Two additional Holiday Open House tickets, for a total of six tickets

*This benefit is available upon request and may impact tax-deductibility. Learn more about the tax-deductible portion of your membership gift.

$12,500.00

Astor Conservator

All Lenox Conservator benefits, plus:

Invitation to the annual Cullman Center Tea
Private consultation with an expert children’s librarian who will make personalized recommendations
Private consultation with collection specialist or curator
Gift a complimentary membership to a friend or family member ($250 Friends of LPA Directors Circle or $250 Schomburg Society Patron)*

*This benefit is available upon request and may impact tax-deductibility. Learn more about the tax-deductible portion of your membership gift.

$20,000.00

Carnegie Conservator

All Astor Conservator benefits, plus: