Newberry Library

The oldest public library in Chicago, although not part of the city library system. The collection focuses on the humanities, American and European history, and the age of exploration. Occasional author events are held.

• history
• free

Address

60 W Walton St

Getting there

Chicago Red Line

Hours

Reading rooms Tue-Sat 10AM-4PM; Exhibition galleries Tue-Thu 10AM-7PM, Fri Sat 10AM-5PM; Bookshop Wed-Sat 10AM-12:30PM 1:30-4PM

Price

Free

Website

newberry.org (opens in a new tab)