The Brooklyn Vanguard is a dynamic group of Library patrons between the ages of twenty-one and thirty-something committed to expanding the role of the Brooklyn Public Library in the intellectual life of the City of New York. Founded in 2007, this special membership group seeks to promote the vital cultural and societal impact of the Library's resources to Brooklynites, and their friends residing in the remaining four boroughs of New York City.

The Brooklyn Vanguard is a social networking group for individuals who want to work together to make a difference for Brooklyn. Through membership dues and revenues from events, the Brooklyn Vanguard directly supports Brooklyn Public Library and its programs.

Join the Brooklyn Vanguard at the $150 level and receive the following benefits:

• Invitation to all four Brooklyn Vanguard events:
• Complimentary admission to two events
• Reduced admission to two events
• Behind-the-scenes access to Central Library
• Invite-only BPL Walking Tour for two
• Invitation to opening receptions for BPL exhibitions
• Subscription to BPL's e-newsletter

Join at the $275 level and receive all of the above and...

• Complimentary admission for one guest to two Brooklyn Vanguard events per year
• Reduced admission for one guest to two Brooklyn Vanguard events per year
• Invitation to our Annual Donor Luncheon with the Executive Director for two

Membership registration and events ticketing are handled through SmartTix. To become a member at the $150 or $275 level, click here.

• Kevin Pemberton, President
• Thomas Abt, Esq.
• Emily Abt
• Yolande Batteau
• Kelly Beamon
• Joshua Bloodworth, Esq.
• Eric Brody
• Lynne Butkiewicz
• Milda Darguzaite
• Elena Furman
• Jessica Grose
• Kendrick Harris
• Oneca Hitchman
• Marene Jennings
• Anthony Marshall
• Landon McGaw
• Karen Oh
• Stephen Palmese
• Lincoln Restler
• Erin Walker
• Aaron Zimmerman