Since the Newberry Library's founding in 1887 we have provided programs in the humanities for people throughout the Chicago metropolitan region. Today, through series of public lectures, meet the author events, exhibits, concerts, seminars, and other programs, you can explore history, literature, music and the arts. Topics include books arts and history of the book, Native American history and literature, genealogy, early music, African American history, poetry, and Chicago history, among others. Our offerings change seasonally, so check back often.

This Week’s Programs / Calendar

Exhibits

• Recent Acquisitions at the Newberry Library
• Exploration 2008
• Spotlight Exhibit Series
• Past Exhibits
• Web Exhibits

History

• Meet the Author/Curator
• Architecture Tours
• Cartography and Geography
• Genealogy
• British History
• Chicago and Labor History

Music and the Arts

• The Newberry Consort
• Chicago Opera Theater

Seminars

Affordable, non-credit, discussion-based classes for life-long learners

Literature

• Theater
• Book Fair
• Bughouse Square Debates (check out the blog at www.bloghousesquare.blogspot.com!)
  

Wednesday Club

Where active professionals socialize
and enjoy learning on a wide range of topics

Annual Events

• The Chicago Humanities Festival at the Newberry
• Spring Benefit: A Feast for Your Mind
• Mystery and More Book Fair
  

If you have questions about public programs, call the Program Assistant, Michelle Guittar, at (312) 255-3700.