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Government funding pays only a portion of the Library's operating expenses. We depend on support from generous individuals like you to help fund our collections, job search resources, access to the internet, literacy classes, children's story hours, and so much more. Your gift helps keep these vital services FREE for all New Yorkers.

Interested in invitations to members-only events? Make a Conservators membership gift.

Make Your Tax-Deductible Gift Today

Government funding pays only a portion of the Library's operating expenses. We depend on support from generous individuals like you to help fund our collections, children's story hours & so much more. Your gift helps keep these vital services FREE for all New Yorkers.

Interested in invitations to members-only events? Make a Conservators membership gift.

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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

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)

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.

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.

All Astor Conservator benefits, plus:

  • Invitation to the annual Library Leadership Luncheon
  • Behind-the-scenes tour of the Library, available upon request

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The New York Public Library, Conservators Office • 270 Madison Ave, 12th Floor • New York, NY 10016 • 212.930.0670 • conservators@nypl.org

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