Donate to the Library! - NYPL Donor Center

Our collections, visitor numbers, and network of libraries have grown since our flagship library opened to the public on May 23, 1911. But we're still united behind the belief that one book can change a life.

Each day the doors of your library open and a steady stream of New Yorkers arrive in search of not only books, but classes, playgroups, or just a quiet place to learn. The City provides a critical source of funding to make this happen. But increasingly, the Library depends on individuals like you who believe that our essential resources should be readily available for the people of New York, free of charge.

Please honor the Library by making your special Centennial gift below. Once you make your gift, you'll be able to add your favorite book to the Friends Bookshelf with a few words describing how it inspired you.

The Friends Bookshelf will remain on the Centennial website for all to enjoy and use as a collaborative reading list. There's no telling which book will leap off the screen and make a personal connection!

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How Your Gift Helps

Your gifts open the door of knowledge... change a life...
make New York a better place.

Your gift of $25 opens the door of knowledge... changes a life... makes New York a better place.

Your gift of $55 opens the door of knowledge... changes a life... makes New York a better place.

**$100 celebrates the Centennial. You'll also receive a copy of our special Centennial book, Know the Past, Find the Future!**

$300 represents a Children's Story Hour or Puppet Show to bring a whole new world of discovery to our youngest patrons. You'll also receive a copy of our special Centennial book, Know the Past, Find the Future!

$1,350 enables us to purchase a Job Search laptop with special software. You'll also receive a copy of our special Centennial book, Know the Past, Find the Future!

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Your generosity has huge impact on many New Yorkers. Thanks to your gift we are able to provide services that are vital to a lot of communities.

Your donation will be fully tax-deductible.

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The Library does not rent or sell its donor mailing lists, but sometimes we exchange names and postal addresses with other nonprofit organizations whose information we believe may be of interest to our members. Exchanging our list with other reputable charitable organizations is the most cost effective way to find new supporters. We hope you agree. The option is yours.

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If you prefer to make a contribuition by postal mail, please print out this form and mail to the address below. You may also make a contribution over the phone by calling 212-930-0653.

Stephen A. Schwarzman Building
Fifth Avenue and 42nd Street, Room M6
New York, NY 10018-2788