Holiday Gift Suggestions From The New York Public Library

NOVEMBER 17, 2014 – This year, New Yorkers should do their holiday shopping with patience, fortitude, and The New York Public Library’s 2014 Holiday Gift Guide.

The Library has a wide variety of bookish gifts for literary loved ones at its Readers & Writers Shop, including t-shirts, totes, book sets, jewelry made out of typewriter keys, and marble bookends depicting the iconic library lions, Patience and Fortitude.

Staff from the shop have chosen select items for its shopping guide, which is broken into categories such as “kids” and “under $25.” All items can be purchased at the physical shop, located on the first floor of the landmark Stephen A. Schwarzman Building on Fifth Avenue and 42nd Street, or online at http://shop.nypl.org. Purchases help support the Library and its free programs, services, and classes.  

The New York Public Library’s 2014 Holiday Gift Guide

For All:

A DONATION TO THE NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY

Each year, The New York Public Library offers millions of people access to opportunity and knowledge at its 92 locations, providing free materials, programs, classes, internet access, and more. A donation to the Library on behalf of a loved one not only supports this important mission and strengthens the neighbodhoods of New York City, but provides the member with benefits, such as access to private events. A contribution of at least $40 earns a Friends of the Library membership – and members get a 10 percent discount in the shop. Visit www.nypl.org/support to learn more.

For the Holidays:

NYPL BUILDING ORNAMENT

Non- Member Price : $19.95

Member Price : $17.95

Just in the nick of time! A beautiful solid brass ornament depicting The New York Public Library’s iconic Stephen A. Schwarzman Building.

LIBRARY LION HOLIDAY CARD

Non- Member Price : $3.50

Member Price : $3.15

Artist Jiff DiCicco drew inspiration from architectural elements of The New York Public Library, including ''Patience''- one of a pair of magnificent marble lions standing guard outside the library's flagship 42nd Street Location.

For Kids:

100 Great Children’s Books

Children’s librarians at The New York Public Library selected 100 Great Children’s Books from the past century, which are now packaged and available at the Shop for your favorite young reader.

Group A:

Price: $85.95

Includes Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day by Judith Viorst, Bark, George by Jules Feiffer (1999), Bread and Jam for Frances by Russell Hoban,  Caps for Sale by Esphyr Slobodkina (1947),  Corduroy by Donald Freeman and more.

Group B

Price : $120.51

Includes Curious George by H.A. Rey, Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus by Mo Willems, Harold and the Purple Crayon by Crockett Johnson, Joseph Had a Little Overcoat by Simms Taback, Jumanji by Chris Van Allsburg, The Lion and the Mouse by Jerry Pinkney and more.

Group C:

Price: $93.48

Includes Madeline by Ludwig Bemelmans, Make Way for Ducklings by Robert McCloskey, Meet Danitra Brown by Nikki Grimes, Miss Nelson is Missing! by Harry Allard, My Name is Yoon by Helen Recorvits and more.

GROUP D:

Price : $108.75

Includes A Sick Day for Amos McGee by Philip Stead, The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats, The Story of Ferdinand by Munro Leaf, Strega Nona by Tomie de Paola, Sylvester and the Magic Pebble by William Steig, Tar Beach by Faith Ringgold, Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak and more.

GREAT BABY AND TODDLER BOOKS

Price : $83.95

Includes Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What do you see? by Bill Martin Jr., Chicka Chicka Boom Boom by Bill Martin Jr., Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown, The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle , Olivia by Ian Falconer and more.

THE COMPLETE TALES AND POEMS OF WINNIE-THE-POOH

Non-Member Price: $45.00

Member Price:  $40.50

by A. A. Milne, illustrated by Ernest H. Shepard

The four-book set of Winnie-the-Pooh tales are bound in this handsome volume. All the wonderful and familiar poems and tales are collected here in the four original classics, Winnie-the-Pooh, The House at Pooh Corner, When We Were Very Young, and Now We Are Six. This beautiful edition features complete, unabridged texts and all of Ernest H. Shepard's original illustrations, in a true collector's edition.

THE BOOK WITH NO PICTURES

Non- Member Price : $17.99

Member Price: $16.19

Author: B.J. Novak

The #1 New York Times bestseller, The Book With No Pictures is an innovative and wildly funny read-aloud by award-winning humorist/actor B.J. Novak that will turn any reader into a comedian.

FREE PLAY MAGNATAB

Non- Member Price : $23.00

Member Price: $20.70

Ages: 3 & up

Magnatab engages a child’s imagination. The magnetic stylus and bead board can be used to draw shapes, letters and pictures, popping individual beads to the surface. Eraseable with just the tip of a finger!

PUFFIN HARDCOVER CLASSICS BOX SET

Non- Member Price : $105.00

Member Price: $94.50

This deluxe set includes six classic children’s novels, colorfully designed with textured hardcover binding for a sophisticated, timeless look readers will treasure. The  gorgeously illustrated box makes the perfect gift for the holidays. For both the young and the young at heart! The box set includes A Little PrincessAnne of Green GablesThe Adventures of Huckleberry FinnThe Secret GardenThe Wind in the Willows, and Peter Pan!

For Her:

LEANING LADY BOOKENDS

Non- Member Price : $45.00

Member Price : $40.50

A beautiful set of stone resin book ends designed by artist Chris Collicot. The Leaning Lady Bookends can support each other or a row of favorite books, keeping everything neat and tidy. The eight-inch design creates a nice mix of tension and energy, form and function.

TYPEWRITER KEY BRACELET

Non- Member Price : $195.00

Member Price : $175.50

This unusual bracelet is created with authentic 20th Century typewriter keys mounted in sterling silver and linked together to make a striking bracelet. Each bracelet is composed of a selection of unique vintage black and white keys — letters, numerals, and functions — from various typewriters, in sterling silver mounts, with sterling links connecting them, and a toggle closing.

COMPOSITION NOTEBOOK TOTE

Non- Member Price : $18.00

Member Price : $16.20

The Out of Print Composition tote bag is a wonderful reminder of childhood days in school with spelling tests and multiplication tables. The heavyweight cotton cavas with inner pocket is the perfect accessory for a well composed outfit.

LIBRARY CHECKOUT CARD POUCH

Non- Member Price : $12.00

Member Price : $10.80

For the little bag that can hold the world, check the Library Checkout Card pouch. The canvas pouches with cover art from your favorite classics and fun literary interpretations is the perfect size to hold your NYPL card and other items you hold dear. Purchase of this pouch sends one book to a community in need.

For Him:

EINSTEIN RELATIVITY WATCH

Non- Member Price : $40.00

Member Price : $36.00

The Einstein Relativity Watch has a new take on time and relativity: the numbers on this clever watch rotate with each passing second, Yet the correct time is always easy to read -- it's just more fun.The Einstein Relativity Watch, battery included, is water resistant.

LIBRARY LION TIE

Non- Member Price : $45.00

Member Price : $40.50

Beautifully detailed little images of the Library's famous lion sculptures form an all-over pattern on this new tie, which discreetly declares the wearer's love of books and libraries. The Library Lion Tie is made of heavyweight pure silk, is dry-cleanable, and is available in burgundy and navy blue.

NYPL LOGO CUFFLINKS

Non- Member Price : $50.00

Member Price : $45.00

The handsome NYPL logo is represented in enamel, framed in a rhodium plated cufflink. Presented in a black high gloss lacquer box with color contrast flip top lid.

For the Home

MOVA ROTATING ANTIQUE FINISH DESK GLOBE

Price : $135.00

Member Price : $121.50

The MOVA Antique Finish Political Globe is a new, magical class of objects brought to life by the energy of light and the earth's magnetic field. The globe will operate virtually anywhere indoors in average room light, a perpetual, quiet motion that brings a tranquil point of focus to a room or an office. 

MARBLE LION BOOKENDS

Non- Member Price : $150.00

Member Price : $135.00

The magnificent marble lions flanking the entrance to The New York Public Library's Stephen A. Schwarzman Building are familiar and beloved icons for New Yorkers and visitors to the city alike. These iconic lions can now make their home in your library. Hand-cast in a durable blend of marble powder and museum-quality resin, the Library Lion bookends stand 7 inches tall. The base measures 4 x 7 inches and features a non-skid pad to protect your furniture.

JEFFERSON MARKET MUG

Non- Member Price : $12.95

Member Price : $11.66

This mug features a watercolor painting of the Jefferson Market branch of The New York Public Library by Greenwich Village artist Kazuya Morimoto. Originally erected in 1875 as a courthouse, this Gothic style building has served the Greenwich Village community as a library for over forty years.

Gifts Under $25: 

SOLAR EINSTEIN

Non- Member Price : $20.00

Member Price : $18.00

Albert Einstein once said, True art is characterized by an irresistible urge in the creative artist. Artist Chris Collicott has indulged his irresistible urge by creating this solar Einstein. When the sun is shining, Einstein will gently remind you to think before you act by gesturing to his immense brain.

BRONZE PENDANT MAGNIFIER

Non- Member Price : $12.00

Member Price : $10.80

Practical, authentic, and always handy, this small magnifying glass is made of solid bronze. Add it to a chain to make an elegant necklace.

NYPL 2015 CALENDAR

Non- Member Price : $12.95

Member Price : $11.66

Do you love the New York Public Library and its history? This NYPL easel desk calendar is for you and all the members of your book club. It features 12 vintage images from the New York Public Library Archives.