Upcoming Public Programming Events

Event—Public Programming

Sharing the Spirit of America: A Statewide & National Reading of the Declaration of Independence

Jul 08, 2026

5:00pm–5:30pm

At the Newberry – Ruggles Hall

Event—Public Programming

Genealogy 101: An Introduction to Genealogical Research at the Newberry

Jul 11, 2026

9:30am–10:30am

At the Newberry – Baskes Hall

Event—Public Programming

NewberryFest: 250 Years of the United States

Jul 18, 2026

10:00am–2:00pm

At the Newberry – Ruggles Hall

Event—Public Programming

Newberry Celebrates 40th Poetry Slamiversary & Acquisition of Marc Smith's Collection

Jul 25, 2026

1:00pm–4:00pm

At the Newberry

Event—Public Programming

Newberry 101: An Introduction to Research at the Newberry

Aug 01, 2026

9:30am–10:30am

At the Newberry – Baskes Hall

Event—Public Programming

L'Orfeo Preview

Aug 04, 2026

6:00pm–7:00pm

At the Newberry – Ruggles Hall

Event—Public Programming

Gardens of Resilience: A Panel Discussion

Aug 27, 2026

6:00pm–7:00pm

Hybrid – Ruggles Hall and Zoom

Event—Public Programming

Genealogy 101: An Introduction to Genealogical Research at the Newberry

Sep 12, 2026

9:30am–10:30am

At the Newberry – Baskes Hall

Event—Public Programming

Newberry 101: An Introduction to Research at the Newberry

Oct 03, 2026

9:30am–10:30am

At the Newberry – Baskes Hall

Event—Public Programming

Sacred Ground, Contested City: Faith and Activism in 1960s Woodlawn and Hyde Park

Oct 03, 2026

10:30am–2:00pm

Off-site – Bus tour through the Woodlawn and Hyde Park neighborhoods. Details to follow.

Event—Public Programming

2026 Rare Map and Book Fair

Oct 30–Oct 31, 2026

At the Newberry

Event—Public Programming

Genealogy 101: An Introduction to Genealogical Research at the Newberry

Nov 07, 2026

9:30am–10:30am

At the Newberry – Baskes Hall