Membership Information
Anyone 18 or over is welcome to join the New York Society Library by submitting an online form.
Some of the many benefits of membership are:
- Borrowing books and audio material from our extensive collection
- Access to electronic resources
- Book discussion groups, lectures, children's programs, writing groups and programs, and other events
- Use of reading and study rooms, wireless Internet access, and netbook laptops for in-library use
- Expert reader's advisory and reference assistance
Membership Options
| Type | ANNUAL RATE | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Family | $350 | For more than two people at a single address. Includes all benefits of membership, including 30 print/audio books at a time. |
| Dual | $335 | For two people at a single address. Includes all benefits of membership, including 20 print/audio books at a time. |
| Individual | $270 | For one person. Includes all benefits of membership, including 10 print/audio books at a time. |
| $100 | For one person. Includes access to all remote electronic resources, plus 10 building visits per year. |
Please note that membership fees are not tax-deductible.
The Library also offers memberships for schools as well as for not-for-profit and profit-making organizations. If you have questions about any of our membership plans, please contact Diane Srebnick at 212-288-6900 x214 or membership@nysoclib.org.
