NewberryFest Volunteer Form

Thank you for your interest in assisting with NewberryFest. Please fill out this form to register for volunteering.

About NewberryFest:

NewberryFest will take place on Thursday, February 13 from 4-7pm and will celebrate all the Newberry has to offer through tours, collection presentations, public programs, informational tables, a mini used books sale, and more.

More information about NewberryFest

Roles Available:

Greeters: Engage guests as they come into the building, assist with wayfinding, and help people learn about all the amazing things the Newberry has to offer.

Building Docents: Give tour groups a brief introduction to the history of the Newberry and then help guide visitors to the upstairs reading rooms where they can learn more about the library. Priority given to existing building docents.

Room Attendants: Help manage room capacity, ensure collection materials are safe, and answer questions at the entrance to various rooms.

Bookshop Support: Help answer questions and assist with sales in the Rosenburg Bookshop. Priority given to existing Bookshop volunteers.

Mini Book Sale: Help with sales and stocking of our mini book sale, filled with lots of exciting and unusual used books.

Select the role(s) you would be interested in:*

Please include any additional questions or comments about volunteering at NewberryFest above.

Questions? Please contact Cara Caputo at caputoc@newberry.org or (312) 255-3526. A final schedule will be sent out by January 30.