Instituto Cervantes is an institution that was founded by the Spanish government in 1991 to promote the Spanish language and Spanish and Hispanic-American culture. The work of Instituto Cervantes is directed by representatives from the academic, cultural and literary world within the field of Spanish and Hispanic-America. In New York, the Institute collaborates with museums, galleries, theaters, publishing houses and other cultural institutions, as well as Spanish and Latin-American organizations.Family Membership at ICNY gives full borrowing privileges at the Jorge Luis Borges Library plus discounts to cultural activities, stores and restaurants. Valid for two individuals residing at the same address.www.nyork.cervantes.es