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Act now and make a difference The clock is running out on your chance to make a difference this #GivingTuesday. Donate before it's too late! [Every dollar you give now will do 2x the work in strengthening the Library and the many people who depend on our free resources more than ever.]( Millions of books and e-books, thousands of free programs, and endless opportunities—your gift supports all of these things and so much more. [Donate to The New York Public Library and double your impact >>]( Thank you for all that you do for the Library and the people who depend on us. [View in browser]( [Forward]( [Donate]( [The New York Public Library] Today is #GivingTuesday. Have you thought about how you'll give back? This year, help support the vital public programs and resources The New York Public Library offers for free to all New Yorkers, including some of our most important readers—kids. [Donate to the Library today, and your gift will be matched until midnight tonight!]( Here's just a sample of what your gift can help young readers do: - Attend more than 35,000 children's programs—including live and pre-recorded online programs with celebrated authors, musicians, and more - Access remote one-on-one tutoring through Brainfuse, a learning service open to all K–12 students - Watch virtual storytimes on our website or on TV via your local WNET station, as we work to ensure that the thousands of families who rely on storytimes for early literacy support have options - Check out thousands of e-books via our free e-reader app, SimplyE, which the Department of Education has placed on all 300,000 iPads distributed to NYC school students - Read books from librarian-curated lists that respond to timely moments, such as our Black Liberation and 2020 Election lists Your donation supports all of the above—and so much more. [If you give today, your gift to the Library will do 2x the work. All donations will be matched up to $75,000.]( [DONATE $25 — DOUBLES TO $50]( [DONATE $50 — DOUBLES TO $100]( [DONATE $100 — DOUBLES TO $200]( You know that numbers only tell part of the story when it comes to kids and reading. Books give children access to inner worlds of limitless exploration and discovery. They can act as passports, opening up new adventures and connecting communities, especially during a time when many children are socially distancing and learning remotely. My job as a children's librarian has never felt more important, and it's never been more important for libraries to thrive. I can tell you firsthand that our branches—and our young readers—truly blossom from the generosity of New Yorkers like you. [Donate today to double your impact on the Library and literacy.]( On behalf of library workers across New York City, thank you so much for your generosity. Sincerely, [Louise Lareau's signature] Louise Lareau Librarian, Children's Center at 42nd Street The New York Public Library --------------------------------------------------------------- This email was sent to {EMAIL}. Government funding pays only a portion of The New York Public Library's operating expenses. The Library relies on the support of individual donors like you to help update our circulating collection of print and digital material, make online programs accessible to patrons, protect our world-class collections, and more. If you wish to no longer receive messages like this one, [click here to be removed from fundraising emails](. [Donate]( | [Forward to a Friend]( | [Update Your Profile]( | [Unsubscribe]( | [Privacy Policy]( | [Contact Us]( [The New York Public Library]( | Stephen A. Schwarzman Building | Fifth Avenue and 42nd Street | New York, NY 10018