Join The Newberry for Chicago’s most popular used-book binge. Browse more than 135,000 used books in 70 categories. Scour the sale for great deals on cookbooks, fiction, art books, children’s literature, collectibles, foreign language, and much more.
Everything for sale at the Book Fair is generously donated, and all proceeds help further the Newberry’s mission to build and care for an extraordinary collection and share it—free of charge—with thousands of people each year.
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During the Newberry Book Fair, look out for:
Book Fair Preview Night
Wednesday, July 24, 4–8 pm
Newberry Associates at the Authors level and above ($100 or more donation to the Annual Fund) enjoy early access. Call (312) 255-3616 to become an Associate or make a gift online.
Bughouse Square Debates
Saturday, July 27, 1–4 pm
Come join the jeering crowd or make a speech of your own at the Bughouse Square Debates in Washington Square Park!