Newberry Library

You can reach our main line at (312) 943-9090.

You can actually start the library card sign-up process online here: https://requests.newberry.org/. Once you've filled out the online form, visit us in person during reading room hours, and you'll receive a physical card from our welcome center on the first floor. Happy researching!

Printing from WiFi is not currently possible, but reader cards are free. Just visit our first-floor welcome center.

We do have wifi, which you're welcome to use in our lounge on the first floor or in the reading rooms on the upper floors.

Yes. Non-flash photography is allowed at the Newberry Library in Chicago Illinois USA.

The book fair is always the last weekend of July--this year it's Thursday, July 26 through Sunday, the 29th. You can donate books until July 4 by dropping them off just inside our north entrance (through the parking lot off Oak St.). Please let us know if you have any other questions! Best, Alex (Director of Communications for the Newberry)

Yes. Call the Newbwrry Library for additional information.

Sorry for not getting back to you sooner! If you still have books to donate to the book fair, we’ll resume accepting donations for next year’s sale after Labor Day.

Historically, there haven’t been many study spaces in the Newberry (our reading rooms are open only to visitors who are using the collection for research). However, very soon we’ll be opening a new lounge as part of our first floor renovation that (we hope) will be a decent spot for reading and studying.

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You need to contact the library.

Yes! Our reading rooms reopen March 2, and you can make an appointment on our website. Here’s a link to our online catalog, where you can see the Katherine Mansfield holdings in our collection: https://i-share-nby.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/discovery/search?query=any,contains,mansfield,%20katherine&tab=LibraryCatalog&search_scope=MyInstitution&vid=01CARLI_NBY:CARLI_NBY&lang=en&offset=0

No, the library is currently closed through March 31. This fact is stated in several places on the main page of our website (www.newberry.org). We look forward to be able to welcome you back in coming months.

Hi Linda, here's a link to our staff directory, where you can find contact information for the marketing department: https://www.newberry.org/staffdepartment-directory

The parking lot behind the library is available only to staff, unfortunately. But we do offer discounted parking at a nearby garage (in addition to the metered street parking available throughout the neighborhood). You can find more information about reaching the Newberry and parking nearby here: https://www.newberry.org/directions

Monday is closed. But when you go, ask to the main desk, you make your registration and they tell you where to go. They are very nice and helpful.

The Poetry Foundation in Chicago can help you with "The Society of the Fifth Line". Contact the Poetry Foundation and visit them on location at the corner of North Dearborn St. and Superior Street in Chicago Illinois USA.

Thank you for planning a visit to the Newberry. To expedite your visit, your can register for a Reader's card prior to your visit. Got to requests. Newberry. Org Just a reminder, all members of your family will need to register for a Reader's Card to access the reading rooms and be at least 14 years of age or a Freshman in highschool. Looking forward to your visit! All best, Jo Ellen Dickie Reference Services Librarian

I come to research my family. What you do is come here. The guard will direct you get your readers card. Then you start research. Staff will guide you.