The Whitman Circle is a community of champions who believe that all Brooklynites deserve the chance to discover their potential at our libraries.
When you join the Whitman Circle, you make a statement about the Library’s enduring importance in our community and provide vital funding for outreach initiatives, youth programs, services for older adults—and of course, books.
Become a member of the Whitman Circle at any of the following levels, and you’ll also enjoy special access to Brooklyn Public Library:
- Invitation for two to Whitman Circle signature Cocktails and Conversation author events at BPL branches, and a newly released signed book
- Invitation for two to our Breakfast with the Whitman Circle event series, and a newly released signed book
- Opportunity to reserve prime seats at Library readings and performances
- Invitation to a group tour of BPL's flagship branch, Central Library
- Donor recognition in annual report
- Subscription to BPL supporters' magazine, Off the Shelf
All of the preceding benefits, plus
- Invitation for two to one Whitman Circle Cocktails and Conversation author event in a beautiful Brooklyn home, and a signed book
- Annual tour of BookOps, BPL's book sorting facility in Long Island City
All of the preceding benefits, plus
- Invitation for two to the full series of Whitman Circle Cocktails and Conversation author events in beautiful Brooklyn homes, and signed books
All of the preceding benefits, plus
- Invitation to a behind-the-scenes tour of Central Library with BPL leadership
- Opportunity to book a private tour or research consultation at the Center for Brooklyn History
- Personalized reading list curated by a BPL Librarian (upon request)
All of the preceding benefits, plus
- Opportunity to have your gift recognized in association with a BPL signature program