Our newly redecorated, spacious Ruggles Hall has large windows facing both Washington Square Park and Dearborn Parkway. A fully maintained Steinway grand piano graces a corner of the room. This space is ideal for lectures, concerts, slide presentations, cocktail parties, sit-down dinners, benefits, and wedding receptions.
The Lobby has been restored to its original 1893 grandeur. An art-nouveau chandelier graces the 20-foot ceiling. The broad marble staircase, complemented by its ornate banister, is the focal point of the room. A Steinway Grand piano is available for your enjoyment. This space is perfect for cocktail receptions and small dinner parties.
The Towner Fellows’ Lounge, oak panelled and richly carpeted, is a room appropriate for both intimate gatherings and formal meetings. The Steinway Grand, the grandfather organ clock, and tall built-in bookshelves suggest the ambiance of former times.
Watch a montage of weddings photographed at the Newberry Library (created by Bella Pictures).
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ROOM
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COCKTAIL RECEPTION | DINNER SEATING |
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Ruggles Hall
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300 | 200 plus |
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Lobby
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250 | 150 |
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Towner Fellows’ Lounge
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75 |
50 |
These rooms are available after 6:00 pm on Monday, Friday, and Saturday, and all day on Sunday and holidays.