Members of the George S. Pepper Society support the Free Library of Philadelphia with generous annual contributions that help to create and sustain programs and services throughout the Free Library system. Pepper Society members enjoy the wide variety of benefits listed below. For more information, please call 215-567-7710.

PRESIDENT'S CIRCLE: $1,000 - $2,499 | Join

• Advance notice of the award-winning Free Library of Philadelphia Author Events Ticketed Series, and the opportunity to purchase two subscription packages for the price of one
• An invitation to the annual Pickwick Salon, an evening of dinner and conversation with a select group of noted authors
• An invitation to the annual Season Opener event, a cocktail reception and lecture with a noted author
• Invitations to additional VIP membership events, including the annual member recognition lecture and reception featuring a special guest author
• A preview copy of the annual One Book, One Philadelphia featured selection and advance notice of One Book programs and special events
• A subscription to NewsLINE, the Free Library of Philadelphia Foundation's quarterly newsletter
• Recognition in, and receipt of, the Free Library of Philadelphia Annual Report
• Reserved seating at all Free Library of Philadelphia Free Author Events upon request
• Online book club for Pepper & Raven Society members only

BEATRIX POTTER CIRCLE: $2,500 - $4,999 | Join
All of the above membership benefits, plus:

• An invitation to attend a soirée hosted by the head of one of the Central Library's departments or collections

POE CIRCLE: $5,000 - $9,999 | Join
All of the above membership benefits, plus:

• Two season subscription passes (fall or spring) to the Free Library of Philadelphia Author Events Ticketed Series
• An invitation to an intimate dinner with a world-renowned author
• A private showing, by request, with the curator of a Library collection of your choice
• The opportunity to introduce an author who is part of the Free Library of Philadelphia Author Events Ticketed Series or the Free Library of Philadelphia Author Events Free Series

DICKENS CIRCLE: $10,000 and above | Join
All of the above membership benefits, plus:

• Two full-year subscription packages to the Free Library of Philadelphia Author Events Ticketed Series
• The opportunity to name a collection at a Regional or Branch Library in honor or memory of the person of your choice, or in recognition of your own gift

In addition to the benefits listed above, Pepper Society members will, on occasion, be offered the opportunity to attend additional events and programs including field trips and author salons in private homes. Pepper Society members will also receive special benefits during the renovation and expansion of the Central Library, including construction updates, invitations to hard hat tours, and for Poe and Dickens Circle members, the opportunity to attend a private dinner with architect Moshe Safdie.