Honor Gifts

A gift made in one's name in support of the Schomburg Center's efforts to preserve, collect, and share the rich history of people of African descent is always a meaningful way to mark a special occasion or to honor a beloved family member, respected friend, or colleague.

When you make an honor gift to Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture we'll send your honoree or their family a handsome card acknowledging your generosity.

Honor Gifts

Mark a special occasion or honor a loved one colleague with a gift that supports the Schomburg Center's mission to celebrate and preserve Black culture. We'll send your honoree a handsome card acknowledging your generosity.

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All Library Associate benefits, plus:

  • Inside The New York Public Library, your guide to what's happening at NYPL
  • Discount on select tickets to LIVE from NYPL
  • 10% discount at the Schomburg Shop, in-store and online
  • Special access to The Polonsky Exhibition of The New York Public Library’s Treasures

All Friend benefits, plus:

  • Two tickets to the Library's annual Holiday Open House—the most festive event of the year
  • Invitation for two to the annual Book Swap, where members exchange favorite books and get reading recommendations from NYPL librarians

All Contributing Friend benefits, plus:

  • Two additional Holiday Open House tickets, for a total of four tickets
  • Invitation for two to the annual Friends Lecture Luncheon, featuring today's most exciting writers and thinkers

All Patron benefits, plus:

  • Invitation to a Conservators Forum, featuring noted writers and speakers

All Sustainer benefits, plus:

  • Acknowledgment of your support in the Library's Annual Report

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If you prefer, you can donate by mail or phone:
Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, Membership Office • 515 Malcolm X Blvd • New York, NY 10037 • 212.491.2252 • schomburgsociety@nypl.org

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