The Whitman Circle is a community of Brooklyn Public Library (BPL) champions who provide vital funding for the library services that matter most to Brooklynites—like children and teen programming, adult literacy and ESOL classes, services for incarcerated patrons, personal finance workshops and of course, books.
Join the Whitman Circle to enjoy special access to the Library, including private literary events with inspiring authors, behind-the-scenes tours of BPL branches and prime seating at public events.
Benefits increase based on the giving levels below:
- Invitation for two to Whitman Circle Cocktails and Conversation author events at BPL branches, and a copy of each featured book
- Invitation for two to our Breakfast with the Whitman Circle event series, and a copy of each featured 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 BPL's 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 copy of the featured 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 a copy of each featured book
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
