It's #GivingTuesday—the time of year we give back to the causes we are most passionate about. And today, you have the opportunity to give back while also giving a loved one a truly special gift.

Donate $50 or more today, and give your loved one the unique gift of having his or her name placed in a brand new book entering the Library's circulation across NYC!

It's pretty simple:

• Make a donation of $50 or more in someone's name. (Or your own!)
• Write a special message that will appear inside a real circulating book on NYPL's shelves.
• We'll snail mail a special card to your loved one (or you can send an e-card), letting him or her know about your gift!

That's all! A book with your custom message will be processed and placed on our shelves within a few weeks, where it will be checked out, read, and enjoyed by New Yorkers all thanks to your support.

Honor a loved one with a New York Public Library bookplate today – or buy one for yourself! It’s a great way to celebrate the season with a tangible reminder of how you’re making a difference. You can also share the posts below on Twitter and Facebook to let your friends know about this special #GivingTuesday offer:

Special #GivingTuesday offer: honor a loved one with a bookplate in one of our circulating books! Learn more: https://t.co/KiDq9X1qTp pic.twitter.com/4JcZfBf0XV

— NY Public Library (@nypl) November 29, 2016