Search through a wide variety of books including, cookbooks, children's books, art books and music. The funds raised from the Book Fair allow thousands of people to use the Library's collections and enjoy public programming for free.
Along with the Book Fair, the Newberry Library will also host the Bughouse Square Debates on Saturday, July 28 from 12 pm - 4pm. The debates are held in Washington Square Park directly across the street from the library. The park is known as one of America's most celebrated forums for free speech during the twentieth century. The annual debates celebrate and continue the tradition of freely addressing the most controversial and pressing issues of the times.
Book Fair Schedule:
Thursday, July 26th, 2007, from 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Friday, July 27th, 2007, from 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Saturday, July 28th, 2007, from 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sunday, July 29th, 2007, from 10:00 am - 6:00 pm (Half-price day!)
Don't miss out on the summertime deals! Admission for the book fair is free. The Newberry is located at 60 W. Walton Street, in the heart of the city's Gold Coast Neighborhood. For more information, call (312)-255-3510.
ABOUT THE NEWBERRY LIBRARY
The Newberry Library, a pre-eminent humanities research and reference institution, is home to a world-class collection of books, manuscripts, maps, music, and other printed materials. The Newberry offers exhibits based on its collections, musical and theatrical performances, lectures and discussions with leading humanists, seminars, and teacher programs. Visit the Newberry online at www.newberry.org.