5 extra months of benefits and a free tote: Your Friends of the Library membership is waiting

Learn how you can get discounts, special access to the Library, and more while supporting our mission. Did you see our email below? Don't miss out on the opportunity to enjoy 5 extra months of membership benefits and a free tote. Your membership will not expire until December 31, 2022. Your support helps the Library adapt to our patrons’ evolving needs. Thank you for all that you do. [Confirm your membership gift today!]( [View in browser]( [Forward]( [Donate]( [The New York Public Library Friends of the Library] Dear Friend, I’m so excited to be able to offer this to you: For a limited time, if you [confirm your Friends of the Library membership]( you'll get 5 extra months of membership and enjoy all the benefits of membership through December 31, 2022. Friends of the Library, our largest membership group, is made up of supporters who believe in the mission of The New York Public Library and have made an investment in our future. Special Bonus Offer until August 13: [Confirm at the $250 level]( Receive a free copy of Treasures of The New York Public Library and member-only reservations for the Polonsky Exhibition of The New York Public Library’s Treasures, which opens in the fall. As a part of our Library community, you know just how important your support is. We need you with us now, Friend, as we cover the costs associated with our recent reopening and continue to expand our online offerings. [Will you confirm your membership today?]( Our Friends have made it possible for us to adapt to each phase of our reopening. In just a few months, we've been able to transition from offering grab-and-go pickup to in-person browsing and general space use. After restoring nearly full service at all available locations, it’s been an absolute joy to welcome back so many of our patrons and see new faces, too. Folks are browsing the shelves and using public computers at their local library branch, and many New Yorkers continue to enjoy remote access to our resources, thanks to our expanded virtual offerings. In the coming year, it will be critical that readers of all ages are able to access books, knowledge, and opportunity for free, regardless of whether they visit one of our branches or use our resources online. Today, I'm asking you to [confirm your Friends of the Library membership]( to help the Library add to our collections, offer more free literacy and ESOL classes, and continue to expand our online resources. FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY MEMBERSHIP STATUS Email: {EMAIL} Suggested Membership Level: $50 Special Offer: 5 free months of membership [Confirm your Friends of the Library membership today]( The benefits of a Friends membership are numerous. Members enjoy a discount at the Library Shop (in-person or online), a personalized membership card, our members-only newsletter, and more. And when you confirm your membership today, you get 5 extra months of access to these special benefits. Your membership will not expire until December 31, 2022. Most important—and in addition to membership benefits—you'll be a part of our Friends community, which helps to ensure that the Library continues to inspire lifelong learning across New York City. We'd be proud to welcome you to the Friends of the Library, whether it's for one year or for a lifetime. [Confirm your membership today.]( Thank you for all that you do. [Signature for Elizabeth Zaretsky, Director, Online Giving & Membership Development The New York Public Library] Elizabeth Zaretsky Director, Online Giving & Membership The New York Public Library --------------------------------------------------------------- This email was sent to {EMAIL}. This message is in regards to your Friends of the Library membership and does not relate to your status as a library cardholder. 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 protect our world-class collections, host thought-provoking public programs, mount exhibitions, 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]( | [1-Click Unsubscribe]( | [Privacy Policy]( | [Contact Us]( [The New York Public Library]( | Stephen A. Schwarzman Building | Fifth Avenue and 42nd Street | New York, NY 10018