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 an evening of cocktails and conversation with a celebrated author in a beautiful Brooklyn home, and a newly released signed book
- Opportunity to reserve prime seats at sought-after Library readings and performances
- Annual behind-the-scenes tour of BPL’s historical collections or fascinating branch libraries
- Opportunity to dedicate your favorite book in BPL’s collection with a personalized bookplate
- Invitation to Galas
- Donor recognition in annual report
- Your gift is fully tax deductible
All of the preceding benefits, plus:
- Invitation for two to two evenings of cocktails and conversation with celebrated authors in beautiful Brooklyn homes, plus two newly-released signed books
- Private behind-the-scenes tour of Central Library (upon request)
- Personalized reading list curated by a BPL Librarian
- Your gift is fully tax deductible
All of the preceding benefits, plus:
- Invitation for two to three evenings of cocktails and conversation with celebrated authors in beautiful Brooklyn homes, plus three newly-released signed books
- Invitation for lunch with the Library President & CEO
- Your gift is fully tax deductible
All of the preceding benefits, plus:
- Invitation for two to dinner with an author and the President & CEO
- Your gift is fully tax deductible
All of the preceding benefits, plus:
- Opportunity to have your gift recognized in association with a signature BPL program.
- Your gift is fully tax deductible