Become a Member
Our members are critical partners in our efforts to preserve, protect, and promote the Special Collections of the Boston Public Library.
The Associates offers five membership levels and four recognition circles for those who wish to support our work with larger gifts. At each level, you will receive:
Membership Levels
Friend
$50-$99
The Associates’ e-newsletter detailing some of our most interesting work
Supporter
$100-$249
Early notice of Associates’ events, in addition to our e-newsletter
Sustainer
$250-$499
An Associates’ bookmark, early notice of events, and our e-newsletter
Patron
$500-$999
Recognition in the Associates’ Annual Report, plus Associates’ notecards, early notice of events, and our e-newsletter
Benefactor
$1,000-$4,999
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An invitation to an Associates’ private talk, tour or event; recognition in our Annual Report; Associates’ notecards; early notice of events; and our e-newsletter |
Affinity Circles
Author's Circle
$5,000-$9,999
All Benefactor benefits, plus inclusion in a small group author-led lunch and discussion (max. 15).
Curator's Circle
$10,000-$24,999
All Benefactor benefits, plus an invitation to a small group behind-the-scenes tour with a BPL curator or manager, followed by lunch with others at the event (max. 12).
Conservator's Circle
$25,000-$49,999
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All of the Benefactor benefits, plus a a small group session with an expert examining one of the treasures in the BPL’s Special Collections for the Conservator’s Circle member and one guest, followed by lunch or cocktails with others at the event (max. 10). |
Chairman's Circle
$50,000 and above
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All of the Benefactor benefits, plus a private viewing of highlights from the BPL’s Special Collections for the Chairman's Circle member and up to nine friends, followed by lunch, high tea, or cocktails. |
Please consider becoming a member of the Associates.
Conservation is at the core of our work. But it’s just the beginning.
