The newberry library, chicago s most famous independent research institution. An historical and descriptive presentation of the worlds science, art, and industry, as viewed through the columbian exposition at chicago in 1893 hubert howe bancroft. The newberry librarys 30th annual book fair f newsmagazine. Chicago s independent research library was surrounded by bikes lining its fences, food trucks parked in front, and a small crowd of people gathered around a stage for soapbox performances hosted by the bughouse square. I went there to do research on some early printed books and came back amazed by its facilities. Feed your bibliomania at the newberry s annual book fair. Scour the sale for amazing deals on cookbooks, fiction, art books, childrens literature, collectibles, and much, much more. The newberry library, a research library located in the watertower district of chicago, is a gem. Instead, the library just fills almost every room on its first floor with donated books for its 33rd annual book fair this weekend at 60 w. With the ongoing covid19 crisis, and in light of the stay at home order for illinois, assume public, inperson events are canceled through at least thursday, april 30. Newberry library, 60 west walton street, 312 9439090. Newberry library book fair things to do in chicago time out. Welcome to newberrys chicago antiquarian map, book. Newberry library book fair and bughouse square debates.
Newberry book fair article archives chicago reader. Chicagos independent research library was surrounded by bikes lining its fences, food trucks parked in front, and a small crowd of people gathered around a stage for. To raise money, they hold a huge used book sale each year. Book fair jul 2019, newberry book fair, chicago usa trade show.
Admission is free, and all proceeds help further the newberry s. Located at 60 west walton, across the street from washington square, it is an independent research library specializing in humanities that has been. Jul 27, 2017 shopping event in chicago, il by newberry library on thursday, july 27 2017 with 4. Newberry library knows this and their annual book fair is a great place to add one, two, or a dozen new books to your growing library. The newberry library is a fascinating place, a private research library with some incredible collections, exhibits and lectures and workshops many of which are free. Newberry library shows off visitorfriendly renovation, new worlds fair exhibit by miriam di nunzio sep 28, 2018, 8. How to navigate the newberry book fair classic chicago. The newberry book fair is chicagos premier event for bookworms on a budget, ecoconscious readers and sensitive souls looking to adopt some new reads. It was a book fair, but i could hear the bustle from around the corner as i approached the newberry library s 30th annual used book fair, one of the largest in the country. The blog is maintained by uncle blogsy, otherwise known as dan crawford, book fair manager. Hunting for treasures at the newberry book fair chicago.
The newberry library is a reception venue in chicago, il. It is a 4 day event organised by the newberry and will. It charts the political, social, and religious history of the french. Browse through more than 5000 used books in 70 categories.
Saturday, july 25, 2009, from 10 am 6 pm learn about the special festivities planned to celebrate the newberry book fair 25th anniversary. We cant stop thinking about the 1893 worlds fair, as the. Bringing researchers and visitors straight to the source of history, literature, and other endlessly fascinating subjects in the humanities. Volunteers at the newberry library book fair like to say theres something for everyone any age, interest or political party. Chicago the newberry library book fair has over 100,00 different books divided into 70 different categories. Books that do not sell at the fair are distributed to a variety of charities including schools, homeless shelters, and prisons. Browse through more than 120,000 used books in 70 categories. Check in frequently to read the behindthescenes scoop on the newberry s popular book fair. Digitized images and other media from the newberry s collections are made available for any lawful purpose, commercial or noncommercial, without licensing or permission fees to the library, subject to the following terms and conditions. The newberry book fair newberry library chicago reader. Jul 06, 2017 book of magical charms newberry library its like crowdsourcing, but with more sorcery. Its collections encompass a variety of topics related to the history and cultural production of western europe and the americas over the last six centuries.
Newberry library book fair in chicago, il librarything local. Donate books and materials newberry newberry library. Newberry library book fair things to do in chicago. Newberry library book fair book fair dec 12, 2019 1 add to reading list its a book bonanza. The newberry library has its annual book fair every july. The 10 best restaurants near newberry library in chicago. Chicago s favorite book sale marks its 28th year with more that 120,000 used books. One of chicago s most popular book binges is the newberry library book fair. The newberry library, chicago s most famous independent research institution, specializing in the humanities, is located at 60 west walton street, across from washington square or historic bughouse sq.
Newberry library, independently governed and funded research library located in chicago and founded in 1887. Mark your calendars for the 27th annual newberry library book fair and be sure to join us for chicago s most popular used book binge. See whos going to newberry book fair 2020 in chicago, il. The newberry library, although it would never say so. Shoppers can browse through six rooms filled with more than 120,000 used books in 70 categories. As one of the largest used book fairs in the nation, it features more than 120,000 used books each year that attendees can browse and purchase. The worlds columbian exposition transformed the city of chicago in 1893 and influenced the citys development for decades to come. Newberry library book sale newberry library literary. Visualizing the 1893 worlds fair at the newberry library shows new perspectives on the 1893 worlds fair with a deep dive into its archives. There is a divvy bike station a block from the newberry s front doors. Newberry library chicagos independent research library. The newberry was featured as the workplace of henry detamble, a main character in audrey niffenegger s novel the time travelers wife. Newberry library book fair article archives chicago reader. The 10 best restaurants near newberry library in chicago, il.
Newberry library library, chicago, illinois, united states. The 32nd annual book fair newberry newberry library. Thursday and friday, noon to 8 pm saturday and sunday, 10 am to 6 pm dont miss chicago s beloved newberry book fair, one of the largest used book sales in the country. Except where otherwise noted, contextual content on this site is made available under a creative commons public domain license. Newberry library holds 33rd annual book fair river north. Donate to newberry library book fair chicago on the cheap. Jul 19, 2019 the newberry library is a fascinating place, a private research library with some incredible collections. Chicago s venerable newberry library is asking for the publics help with what might be the coolest mass. Newberry library book fair 2014 all donations help further the newberry mission to build and care for the extraordinary collection and share itfree of chargewith thousands of people. On culture, newberry library, newberry library book fair, bughouse square, 1919 chicago race riot, eugene williams, dan crawford, david bates, chicago. Newberry library 43 43 a speech to the six confederate nations, mohawks, oneidas, tuscaroras, onondagas, cayugas, senecas, from the twelve united colonies. Newberry library chicago 2020 all you need to know.
The newberry book fair is chicago s premier event for bookworms on a budget, ecoconscious readers and sensitive souls looking to adopt some new reads. Live, chicago theatre, newberry book fair, newberry library. The newberry book fair, chicago s favorite used book binge, is held every year the last weekend of july. The 34th annual newberry book fair newberry library. How to navigate the newberry book fair classic chicago magazine. Theres something for everyone at the newberry library book fair. Jul 29, 2017 chicago the newberry library book fair has over 100,00 different books divided into 70 different categories.
Its core collections lie in the areas of american indian and indigenous studies. Hunting for treasures at the newberry book fair chicago sun. Jul 29, 2012 newberry library book fair, thursday, friday, saturday and sunday. The newberry library is a terrific find, offering writers workshops, specific history seminars and also it is a venue for many weddings and other formal gatherings. It has been free and open to the public since 1887. The newberry library is an independent research library, specializing in the humanities and located on washington square in chicago, illinois.
The newberry library is a fascinating place, a private research library with some incredible collections. Nlbf18 dont miss our annual newberry book fair, one of the largest used book sales in the country. Scour the sale for amazing deals on cookbooks, music, fiction, art books, childrens literature, collectibles and more. The book fair peaks with the bughouse square debates saturday in washington square park. Proceeds go toward maintaining the newberry library. As one of the largest usedbook fairs in the nation, it features more than 120,000 used books each year that attendees can browse and purchase. Free and open to the public, the newberry concentrates on the humanities. Due to the current prohibition against large gatherings in chicago, we will not be able to hold the 2020 newberry book fair this summer. Jul 17, 2017 dan crawford, manager of the newberry library book fair, sorts through donations all year long for the book fair, which will run july 2730 at the library, 60 w. Scour the sale for amazing deals on cookbooks, fiction, art books, childrens literature, collectibles, movies, records, and much more. Dan crawford, manager of the newberry library book fair, sorts through donations all year long for the book fair, which will run july 2730 at the library, 60 w. It was a book fair, but i could hear the bustle from around the corner as i approached the newberry librarys 30th annual used book fair, one of the largest in the country. Whether its c ookbooks, biographies, childrens literature or heartbreaking works of staggering literary genius.
Chicago summer events and festivals july 26 to july 29. Thousands of books will be on sale at the newberry book fair. Hubert howe bancroft, a summer day at the exposition, from the book of the fair, chicago. Jul 30, 2017 volunteers at the newberry library book fair like to say theres something for everyone any age, interest or political party. All donations are sold at the annual book fair and proceeds go to a great chicago institution. Jul 25, 2019 2019 newberry book fair find some new pages to turn at the 2019 newberry book fair, hosted by the newberry library. Newberry book fair newberry library literary events. The most complete, authoritative listing of book, paper, and ephemera fairs and auctions on the internet.
The newberry library offers free lectures and exhibits most of the year that we attend and publish on this website. The newberry library book fair, chicagos most popular used book binge, begins this thursday, july 23rd, and ends this sunday, july 26th. Shopper dequan jackson said he is thinking of going to school for psychology and figured he would buy some books for a low price to start researching the topic. Donating to the book fair we have reached our inventory capacity for the 2020 book fair and are currently not accepting donations. Newberry library chicago 2020 all you need to know before. The newberry library used book sale is held annually to raise money for the the private research library that contains some incredible. Its not too late to flesh out your summer reading list at one of the citys largest used book fairs, where you can browse more than 5000 titles that are pri. Chicago s favorite book sale marks its 28th year with more that 120,000 used books in over 70 categories from cookbooks to. Newberry library book fair, thursday, friday, saturday and sunday.
Newberry library book fair july 2528 chicago on the cheap. Newberry book fair 60 w walton st, near north side, chicago, il. Book lovers flock to the newberry for annual book fair. Jul 27, 2017 the newberry library, although it would never say so. Newberry library to hold annual book fair abc7 chicago. Help the newberry library transcribe these medieval texts. Chicago summer events and festivals july 26 to july 29, 2012. We will resume accepting donations after labor day 2020. How to navigate the newberry book fair by judy carmack bross in addition to 145,000 books, thousands of cds and dvds, hundreds of lps, thousands of postcards, and a peruvian blow gun, the newberry library book fair, opening to the public july 26 and ending july 29, offers shoppers the first view of its newly renovated first floor. On culture, newberry library, newberry library book fair, bughouse square, 1919 chicago race riot, eugene williams, dan crawford, david bates, chicago 1919. Jul 08, 2009 newberry library book fair i am so there.
Theres something for everyone at the newberry library. From its collection of 120,000 books, the research library. Restaurants near newberry library, chicago on tripadvisor. The newberry library s french pamphlet collection primarily consists of material published between 1780 and 1810 from the french revolution collection frc, the louis xvi trial and execution collection, and several smaller collections of french revolution era material.
It has a bookstore on site and a quite a collection of rare books. The columbian exposition, also known as the chicago worlds fair, was located in jackson park, at the current site of the museum of science and industry and the midway plaisance. Donate good quality books to the newberry and benefit a great chicago institution. In addition to 145,000 books, thousands of cds and dvds, hundreds of lps, thousands of postcards, and a peruvian blow gun, the newberry library book fair, opening to the public july 26 and ending july 29, offers shoppers the first view of its newly renovated first floor.