10 Gifts for Rising Seniors and College Students

Hello, students! It's time to map out your fall schedule and collect some fresh supplies—the NYPL Shop can help! Here are 10 ways you can keep it all organized and look stylish while doing it. 

1. NYPL Student Planner

Lion Logo Planner on desktop with pencils
The New York Public Library Student Planner makes it easy to stay organized. Its user-friendly format allows you to view daily, weekly, and monthly schedules; keep tabs on assignments and appointments; and jot down notes and reminders in one handy place. Now in its 23rd year of publication, this year's NYPL Student Planner covers August 2019 to August 2020.

 

2. Grey NYPL Canvas Stamp Tote

Grey canvas tote with leather handles

A step up from our standard canvas quote tote series, this heavy canvas tote with pockets and leather straps can handle all your binders and textbooks.

 

3. NYPL T-shirt

Charcoal t-shirt with lion logo and the words New York Public Library
Add this collegiate style logo t-shirt to your rotation—the soft fabric makes it perfect for studying or sleeping in.

 

4. NYPL Water Bottle

Black metal water bottle near fountain in Bryant Park with the lion logo and words New York Public Library
You probably groan when your parents tell you, yet again, to stay hydrated. But they're right—it makes a huge difference!

 

5. Michelangelo Quote Items

Navy blue tote bag with desk accessories, quote on the bag says I am still learning, Michelangelo

This quote from our Wise Words collection is particularly apropos for lifelong learners and library lovers alike. Available as a magnet, pouch, or tote bag.

 

6. Garden Party Planner from Rifle Paper

Spiral-bound planner with bright floral pattern

This 17-month planner features Rifle Paper Company's signature floral design. With an internal spiral binding, monthly and weekly views, inspirational quotes and sticker sheets, it covers from August 2019 to December 2020.

 

7. Orange Art Triangular Ruler

Two triangular rulers in inches and centimeters, one black, one birch

Useful for drawing straight lines and converting inches to centimeters, this triangular ruler is perfect for the budding architect or designer.

 

8. Enamel Pins

 a taxi, the lion logo, the exterior of the library

Make sure your bags, pouches, and jackets are covered in flare—enamel pins allow you to express both a mood and an identity.

 

9. Feminist Postcards from Emily McDowell

Book of 20 postcards with a feminist theme, entitled Feminist Postcards

It's the Year of the Woman. Send these in solidarity to your friends. Send them to Congress. Send them to younger women and girls. Share them with allies. Hang all of them in your dorm room and surround yourself in a feminist fort. Or just flip through them to remind yourself that you're never going to give up.

 

10. Mindfulness Deck

Colorful deck of Mindfulness Cards with mindfulness tasks

Stay focused and keep a clear head. Pick out just one card each day and the semester will be over in no time.