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.

To become a member of the George S. Pepper Society, you can make a donation online or send a check to the Free Library of Philadelphia Foundation at 1901 Vine Street, Suite 111; Philadelphia, PA 19103. Please make all checks payable to the Free Library of Philadelphia Foundation, and include a note that your donation is for a Pepper Society membership.

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

• A Free Library of Philadelphia Foundation membership card, which entitles members to a variety of perks
• 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 Off the Shelf, the Free Library of Philadelphia Foundation's bi-annual magazine
• Recognition in 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 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 - $19,999 | 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

ELKINS CIRCLE: $20,000 and above | Join
All of the above membership benefits, plus:

• Exclusive use of the Rare Book Department's Elkins Room, once annually, for a private gathering
• A private tour with the President and Director of the Free Library

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.

For more information, please contact the Development office of the Free Library of Philadelphia Foundation at 215-567-7710 or membership@freelibrary.org