About the Newberry Library
 
The Newberry Library, Chicago's home for the humanities since 1887, inspires visitors with its treasured collections and offers unparalleled intellectual stimulation. One of the largest independent research libraries in the United States, and one of only two open to the public, the Newberry houses an extraordinary collection of over 1.5 million books, five million manuscript pages, and 300 thousand historic maps. The Newberry is free of charge and offers a vast array of lectures, seminars, concerts and other public programming in addition to exhibits relating to its collections. The Newberry is a home for the curious-the established scholar, the weekend enthusiast, the occasional dabbler, and the life-long learner.

Find out more about the Newberry, its collections, exhibits, and programs at www.newberry.org or call 312/255-3700.

 
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