The newberry library book fair

Enjoy membersonly access to the 2019 newberry book fair before the sale opens to the general public. Book lovers flock to the newberry for annual book fair. The newberry library book fair, chicagos most popular used book binge, begins this thursday, july 23rd, and ends this sunday, july 26th. Newberry book fair article archives chicago reader. Thufri noon8 pm, satsun 10 am6 pm newberry library 60 w. Books that do not sell at the fair are distributed to a variety of charities including schools, homeless shelters, and prisons. The 10 best restaurants near newberry library in chicago, il. Newberry library holds 33rd annual book fair river north. I picked up a couple of books the other day at the annual newberry library book fair in chicago.

The newberry was featured as the workplace of henry detamble, a main character in audrey niffenegger s novel the time travelers wife. Jul 29, 2017 chicago the newberry library book fair has over 100,00 different books divided into 70 different categories. In one of those books, a collection of essays about lincoln by historian james mcpherson, i learned a small nugget about lincoln that i didnt know. Due to the current prohibition against large gatherings in chicago, we will not be able to hold the 2020 newberry book fair this summer. July, 2020 newberry library, 60 west walton street chicago, chicago, illinois. 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. The newberry book fair turns 30 lit critics choice. No sales will be possible before the fair opens at 10am est on. 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. The newberry library is an independent research library, specializing in the humanities and located on washington square in chicago, illinois. The newberry library accept donations of books, music, dvds, and other collectible items for our annual book fair. For more information about this event, please contact jo anne moore at 312 2553556.

Newberry library to hold annual book fair abc7 chicago. Newberry library book fair things to do in chicago. The newberry librarys 30th annual book fair f newsmagazine. Newberry library chicago 2020 all you need to know before. 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. The fair has 10s of thousands of books for sale and, once again, is free and open to the public. This growing collection exemplifies newberry library collection strengths. Every item sold at the book fair begins as a donation, and proceeds from the sale support the newberrys collection, services, and programs. 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. Bestselling authors, book discussion groups, and internet access can all be yours when you visit the red land community library. Well miss seeing our volunteers and shoppers, but we need to ensure the health and safety of our staff and our patrons. Jul 31, 2011 newberry library book fair 2011 well, i went. Browse through more than 5000 used books in 70 categories. The abaa virtual book fair will allow visitors to shop handpicked highlights and recent acquisitions from trusted abaa members from all over the country.

Theres something for everyone at the newberry library book fair. Shoppers can browse through six rooms filled with more than 120,000 used books in 70 categories. The newberry book fair newberry the collection was the life work of louis h. The 10 best restaurants near newberry library in chicago. Do you know how to find your book in the childrens area.

Digital collections for the classroom newberry library. 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. We at the newberry know that there is no such thing as too many books, so well have approximately 120,000 used books. Silver was himself a trustee of the newberry library. In the meantime, please consider giving your books to the following organizations. Stories from the newberry center for renaissance studies. Jul 25, 2019 2019 newberry book fair find some new pages to turn at the 2019 newberry book fair, hosted by the newberry library. One of chicagos most popular book binges is the newberry library book fair. At this time, we are not accepting donations to book fair. If youre a certain kind of book lover in chicago, the high point of any year, even more than the printers row lit fest, is the newberry library book fair. All york county library locations will be closed indefinitely. The library puts on scores of shows, classes, author readings, and presentations each year that are available for a small charge. 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.

Jul 19, 2019 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. The newberry library is also the home of the newberry library book fair that is held annually as a fund raiser. Gwyneth aubrey book fair sorting volunteer at newberry library chicago, illinois 75 connections. Silver, a lawyer, engineer and chicago hotel owner who died in october. Recall times of no cell phones or email at newberry. See more ideas about newberry library, wedding and wedding decorations. The 34th annual newberry book fair newberry library.

Due to the current prohibition against large gatherings in chicago, we will not be able to hold the 2020 book fair at the newberry. Welcome to the newberry librarys digital collections for the classroom website, an educational resource designed for teachers and students featuring primary sources from the newberrys holdings, contextual essays, and discussion questions. The library company of philadelphia, rbms, the newberry library, rare book school, the rosenbach museum, the. Gwyneth aubrey book fair sorting volunteer newberry. Check in frequently to read the behindthescenes scoop on the newberrys popular book fair. Scour the sale for amazing deals on cookbooks, music, fiction, art books, childrens literature, collectibles. Chicago the newberry library book fair has over 100,00 different books divided into 70 different categories.

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. Hunting for treasures at the newberry book fair chicago sun. Donate to newberry library book fair chicago on the cheap. Bringing researchers and visitors straight to the source of history, literature, and other endlessly fascinating subjects in the humanities. Newberry library book fair things to do in chicago time out.

The blog is maintained by uncle blogsy, otherwise known as. The book collector had known that he was dying, and for months he had been preparing to sell the books he had lovingly assembled and cherished. Thousands of books will be on sale at the newberry book fair. The blog is maintained by uncle blogsy, otherwise known as dan crawford, book fair manager. Newberry library book fair july 2528 chicago on the cheap. Newberry library book fair summer reading is well underway and whether you and your family are reading to participate in a library program, an assignment for school, or just relaxing with a good. Book fair continues this weekend at newberry library cbs. Thursday and friday, noon to 8 pm saturday and sunday, 10 am to 6 pm dont miss chicagos beloved newberry book fair, one of the largest. The newberry librarys 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. Lit critics choice, newberry library, newberry book fair, dan crawford, nobel peace prize, barack obama, albert schweitzer, desmond tutu, lord of the rings trilogy, ayn rand, atlas shrugged. 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. 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 soapbox performances hosted by the bughouse square. Check in frequently to read the behindthescenes scoop on the newberry s popular book fair. 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.

Sale features more than 120,000 used books in 70 categories. Hunting for treasures at the newberry book fair chicago. Theres something for everyone at the newberry library. Jul 30, 2017 volunteers at the newberry library book fair like to say theres something for everyone any age, interest or political party. From its collection of 120,000 books, the research library. All borrowed items will not be due until after this period. American history and cultureamerican indian and indigenous studieschicago and the midwestgenealogy and local historyhistory of the bookmodern manuscripts and archivesmaps. To raise money, they hold a huge used book sale each year. Due to the covid19 pandemic, we are currently unable to accept donations to book fair. An historical and descriptive presentation of the worlds science, art, and industry, as viewed through the columbian exposition at chicago in. Every item sold at the book fair begins as a donation, and proceeds from the sale support the newberry s collection, services, and programs. Interact with dealers in realtime, just as you could at a physical book fair. Newberry library book fair and bughouse square debates.

Jul 08, 2009 newberry library book fair i am so there. 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. Restaurants near newberry library, chicago on tripadvisor. It has been free and open to the public since 1887. The newberry book fair is chicagos premier event for bookworms on a budget, ecoconscious readers and sensitive souls looking to adopt some new reads. Book fair, mike krauser, newberry library, weekend cbs walk into the newberry library this weekend and you step into a readers paradise and a lot more. As i mentioned in my post last year, this book fair represents the apotheosis of the kind of library book sale i constantly dreamed about as a kid. Jul 27, 2017 the newberry library, although it would never say so. Saturday, july 25, 2009, from 10 am 6 pm learn about the special festivities planned to celebrate the newberry book fair 25th anniversary. 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. It charts the political, social, and religious history of the french. Its not too late to flesh out your summer reading list at one of the citys. See whos going to newberry book fair 2020 in chicago, il.