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 our signature Cocktails & Conversation event series with celebrated authors at BPL branches, and a newly released signed book
- Invitation for two to our Breakfast with the Whitman Circle series, and a newly released signed book
- Opportunity to reserve prime seats at Library readings and performances
- Insider tours of BPL's historical collections and new branch libraries
- Annual tour of BookOps, BPL's book sorting facility in Long Island City
- Bi-monthly Whitman Circle newsletter
- Donor recognition in BPL's Annual Report
All of the preceding benefits, plus
- Invitation for two to select signature Cocktails & Conversation event series with celebrated authors in beautiful Brooklyn homes, and a newly released signed book
All of the preceding benefits, plus
- Personalized reading list curated by BPL Librarian (upon request)
All of the preceding benefits, plus
- Private behind-the-scenes tour of Central Library with BPL’s Chief Librarian
All of the preceding benefits, plus
- Opportunity to have your gift recognized in association with signature BPL program
Brooklyn Public Library's Whitman Circle is an engaged community of supporters who believe libraries are invaluable sources of education, opportunity and inspiration for all Brooklynites.