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Brooklyn Vanguard
Who We Are:

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.

Why Join?

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.

Member Perks:

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

Become a Member!

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

Members of the Founding Committee
  • 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


Library After Dark Gala After Party Library After Dark:
Gala After Party!


Get loud at Central Library! On November 13, you're invited to dance the night away with the Brooklyn Vanguard, Brooklyn Public Library's young donor group. Your ticket grants you all-access to party into the night with superstar DJ Beverly Bond, while you enjoy open bar and passed hors d'oeuvres.

When: November 13, 2008
Where: Dweck Contemporary
Culture Center
Central Library
10 Grand Army Plaza
Brooklyn, NY 11238
Time: 9 PM - 1 AM
Cost: $75 Brooklyn Vanguard
$100 Non-Members

Click here to become a Vanguard Member and attend this event for free!

Click here to buy tickets to Brooklyn Vanguard: Gala After Party via smarttix.comClick to purchase tickets to the Gala After Party.

For more information about the event please contact
,
Manager of Special Events & Donor Relations.


Library After Dark Photos
View the Library After Dark Photo photo gallery.

June 3rd and 4th, 2008
Brooklyn International Film Festival Screenings
Brooklyn Vanguard event with a receptions sponsored by Stella Artois.

May 10, 2008, 7PM-10PM
Dweck by Night
Brooklyn Vanguard presents spoken word artist Mo Beasley.

March 8, 2008, 8PM-1AM:
Library After Dark

Become a Member

Membership registration and events ticketing handled through:
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For further information about Membership and events please contact at Brooklyn Public Library Foundation at 718-230-2465.

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