Special Edition Knowledge Is Power Library Card Available at NYPL for a Limited Time by NYPL StaffOctober 29, 2018

Knowledge Is Power Library Card

Do you believe Knowledge Is Power? Show the world with your library card.

Beginning October 29, 2018, The New York Public Library is offering—for a limited time only—a Special Edition library card in all of its locations featuring the timely message Knowledge Is Power.

Since their inception, public libraries have been at the core of our democracy of informed citizens and have made opportunities available to all people. For well over a century, they have provided the tools that people need to grow, succeed, and be productive members of civil society, proving that knowledge is indeed power. Show your support for that noble mission by signing up to receive the special card.

Sign up now. With your library card, you can access a whole host of free things: millions of books, newspapers, and databases; the Library’s world-renowned research collections; free passes to over 40 cultural organizations; streaming documentaries; and online classes, just to name a few.

Act fast: the Knowledge Is Power card is available on a first come, first served basis in extremely limited quantities at NYPL locations in the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island.

New NYPL Cardholders

Apply in person at your local NYPL branch, or sign up online and visit your local branch quickly to validate and pick up your Special Edition card before they run out. Knowledge Is Power cards are free for new cardholders. Library card applicants must show proof that you live, work, attend school, or pay property taxes in New York State.

Existing NYPL Cardholders

Existing NYPL cardholders can pay the card replacement fee of $1 to get the Knowledge Is Power card.

Show Your Support with #KnowledgeIsPower

Share photos of your card on social media with the hashtag #KnowledgeIsPower. NYPL will share photos on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

 

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Knowledge Is Power Library Card

Submitted by Gale Dakers (not verified) on January 2, 2019 - 8:56pm

I still donate money to the NYPL throughout the year, however I moved away from Staten Island and haven’t been able to borrow ebooks anymore. It would be nice to get the Knowledge is Power Library card as a souvenir. They should also rethink allowing donors access to books even if they live out of City/State.

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Submitted by Linda Ward Russell (not verified) on January 4, 2019 - 11:17am

I am also a continuing donor and former New Yorker. While I am sure the many continuing city residents would not appreciate exes sharing NYC library access from their new states—I would love to have a commemorative card. They look amazing!!.