Conservators

Conservators events give supporters the opportunity to meet authors and speakers

Join • Renew • Give the Gift of Membership

The Conservators Program offers Library donors the unique opportunity for personal engagement in the life and work of the Library. With annual gifts of $1,500 and above, this group provides the critical funds that allow the Library to acquire books and materials, produce thousands of programs, and offer hundreds of services - all free of charge.

Membership Benefits

Conservator ($1,500-$2,499)

• Invitations to two (2) exclusive Conservators Forums featuring prominent writers and speakers discussing timely topics
• Invitations to "Curator's Choice," two (2) behind-the-scenes tours of the Library's collections with acclaimed curators
• Complimentary invitation for four (4) to attend the gala Holiday Open House, a festive day of family activities in December
• Invitations to special VIP previews of NYPL exhibitions
• Invitations to bi-annual Friends Lecture-Luncheons with acclaimed authors and personalities
• 40% off tickets to LIVE from the NYPL, plus members-only season pre-sale
• One-year subscription to the Library's magazine, Bookmark
• 15% discount on prints from the NYPL Digital Gallery
• 10% discount at The Library Shop at Fifth Avenue and 42nd Street or online
• Recognition of your support in the Library's Annual Report

Tilden Conservator ($2,500-$4,999)

All Conservator benefits, plus:

• An invitation to a special holiday cocktail reception with the President of The New York Public Library

Lenox Conservator ($5,000-$9,999)

All Tilden Conservator benefits, plus:

• Invitations to two (2) "Lenox and Astor Reading Groups", at which distinguished authors discuss their favorite classics in the home of a fellow Library supporter

Astor Conservator ($10,000-$14,999)

All Lenox Conservator benefits, plus:

• An Invitation to the exclusive Astor Luncheon with the Library President and other special guests
• Reserved seating at LIVE from the NYPL programs

Carnegie Conservator ($15,000-$24,999)

All Lenox Conservator benefits, plus:

• On request, a private tour of special collections and exhibitions tailored to the interests of individual members

President's Council ($25,000+)

All Astor 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
• Reserved free seating at any public program for members and their guests

If you would like to contact the Conservators Program, please email conservators@nypl.org or call 212.930.0670.