Support the Newberry
Contributions of any amount help support the Newberry. If you're ready to join the Associates, we're offering two special offers for new members today only; see below for details.
Today only, join the Newberry Associates with a $100 contribution and receive our 2026 exclusive tote bag as an exclusive benefit. Want to deepen your engagement? Join at $250 and receive the tote plus five (5) entries to the Adult Education raffle for a free class, plus all other perks of membership!
Gifts must be made onsite through the form on this webpage. Once you've donated, show your receipt to the staff member at the Development table to receive your tote! Offer expires Saturday, June 18 at 2:15pm.
Not sure when your last gift was, or what you gave? We can check for you at the Development table.
Make a gift to the Newberry
$100 to $249 (Authors)
- 10% discount at the Newberry bookshop
- Print subscription to the Newberry Magazine
- Invitation to the annual Associates event
$250 to $499 (Literati)
All of the above, plus:
- Early registration and 10% off tuition for Newberry adult education classes
- Newberry mug
Keen to give more? Talk with a staff member at the Development table to learn more about more benefits and opportunities for increased donors.
More Ways to Give
Volunteer
If you love to learn, teach, and inspire, become a Newberry volunteer today.
Donate Books and Materials
Donate books to be sold in the Newberry’s Rosenberg Bookshop and online or contact a curator about donating an item to the Newberry's collection.
Have a Question?
Contact Us
For more information on supporting the Newberry, please contact our Development Office at (312) 255-3581 or via email.
Visit the Newberry
More than 600 years of human history are waiting to be discovered in the Newberry's reading rooms, exhibition galleries, classrooms, and event spaces.
Plan Your VisitUpcoming Programs
Our calendar of events is always packed with classes, lectures, discussions, readings, tours, and performances.
View the Calendar