Become a Young Lion!

Young Lion

• Invitations to Young Lions Forums (3-4 per year)
• Invitation to the Young Lions Fiction Award ceremony
• Private, after-hours, behind-the-scenes tours of the Library and its magnificent collections (2 per year)
• Preview screenings of films followed by Q&As
• Invitations to lectures and tours presented by the Library's Friends Program
• Invitations to VIP exhibition openings
• 10% discount at The Library Shop
• 46% savings on LIVE from the NYPL tickets

$220 tax deductible

Young Lion - Monthly Giving Option

• Invitations to Young Lions Forums (3-4 per year)
• Invitation to the Young Lions Fiction Award ceremony
• Private, after-hours, behind-the-scenes tours of the Library and its magnificent collections (2 per year)
• Preview screenings of films followed by Q&As
• Invitations to lectures and tours presented by the Library's Friends Program
• Invitations to VIP exhibition openings
• 10% discount at The Library Shop
• 46% savings on LIVE from the NYPL tickets

$19 tax deductible per month

Young Lion Conservator

All Young Lion benefits, plus:

• Invitations to Young Lion Conservator Salons, where members read highly anticipated books and meet renowned authors in intimate settings (3-4 per year)
• Invitations to Conservators Forums on literature, history, art, and politics (3-4 per year)
• Opportunity to purchase tickets to the Library's annual Library Lions gala

$570 tax deductible

Young Lion Tilden Conservator

All Young Lion Conservator benefits, plus:

• Invitations to the Tilden "Breakfast With" series, where authors, intellectuals, and industry leaders discuss their work with members at a breakfast in the home or office of a fellow Library supporter (2-3 per year)

$2,295 tax deductible

Young Lion Lenox Conservator

All Young Lion Tilden Conservator benefits, plus:

• Invitations to the Conservators Lenox and Astor Reading Groups at which distinguished authors discuss their favorite classics (2 per year)

$4,795 tax deductible

Young Lion President's Council

All Young Lion Tilden Conservator benefits, plus:

• Invitations to the fall and spring President's Council dinners, exclusive evenings hosted by the Library's Chairman, President, and President's Council Co-Chairs. These dinners feature 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
• Reserved seating at any public program for members and their guests

$9,295 tax deductible

Family Membership

Perfect for young families, this combination membership includes all the benefits of the Young Lion Conservator level, plus access to all the benefits of the Conservator Family program, which include:

• Four tickets to The New York Public Library's Family Benefit, a fun-filled morning for parents and children. Held in historic Astor Hall, which is transformed into a wonderland inspired by children's books, the event features special activities, music, and games for kids of all ages.
• Invitation to the annual Halloween family celebration, "Books & Boo," which features book readings, music, and other spooky activities
• A subscription to NYPL Kids!, a quarterly newsletter highlighting the latest and greatest in children's programs and literature
• An invitation for four to attend the gala Holiday Open House in December

All but $440 is tax deductible

Benefits will be matched according to the level of the donation.