Teach with primary sources from the Newberry's collections! In this FREE lesson plan created by historian and educator @hines_historic, students will explore the experiences of Black children and youth during the Great Migration.

Nick-named the "Godfather of Bronzeville," historian Harold Lucas helped preserve notable landmarks and promoted heritage tourism in Chicago’s South Side. Read more about Harold Lucas's legacy:

Each year at the Newberry, there are a handful of items that researchers request over and over again. We decided to look into the five most-requested items of 2024 to see what the hype was all about! 🕵️

Teach with primary sources from the Newberry's collections! This FREE lesson plan analyzes a political cartoon in support of the Fifteenth Amendment. Perfect for upper-elementary students practicing visual literacy within a history curriculum.

Today, we celebrate both influential poet Langston Hughes's birthday and the start of Black History Month. "One-Way Ticket," written by Langston Hughes and illustrated by Jacob Lawrence, reflects the experiences of millions of Black Americans during the Great Migration. #BHM

Join us on Feb 6 for "Producing Culture with Printmaking." Artists Amira Hegazy and Vida Sačić will explore how printing can question singular cultural narratives and how their own practices address political and social issues between multiple cultures.

A South Asian palm leaf manuscript held at the Newberry led one researcher on a long investigation, spanning many months and multiple continents. She wrote about this journey in a recent article for @ChicagoRevBooks.

Explore your curiosity at the Newberry Library by taking an Adult Education class this winter! From writing workshops to history and language classes, there is sure to be something for everyone. Registration begins TODAY:

Martin Luther King Jr. shakes hands with guests after speaking on behalf of the First Presbyterian Church in honor of its 125th anniversary at Hyde Park's historic Shoreland Hotel in 1958. From the late 1950s on, Mr. King regularly visited Chicago's South Side. #MLK #MLKDay

We are pleased to announce that the Newberry received a grant of $50,000 from @NEAarts as part of a Grants for Arts Projects award. This grant will support the upcoming exhibition, "Native Pop!," which opens on March 20 and will run through July 19.

At long last — and just in time for this frigid Chicago weather — the pop-up Newberry has made its way to the South Pole! ⛄❄️Thank you to Jessica Zebrowski, a post-doctoral fellow at University of Chicago, for snapping this picture during her recent trip to Antarctica.

"Booked for the Evening" is back! Join us February 7 for a unique opportunity to get up close and personal with the Newberry's collection and learn from the librarians and curators who care for it. Tickets required; special pricing available.More info:

We know that embarking on a new research project or exploring your genealogy can be daunting, but we are here to help. Our new video series will explain everything you need to know to ensure your visit to the Newberry goes as smoothly as possible.

Who were — and are — immigrant printers? That is the driving question behind our current exhibition, “Making an Impression,” and the inspiration for eight @saic_news letterpress students after previewing the exhibition items last fall.

🚨 REMINDER: Tomorrow is the last day to apply for a short-term fellowship at the Newberry! Interested applicants MUST submit all materials by 11:59pm (CT) on Friday January 3.

We wish you a new year as beautiful and striking as this early 20th-century embroidered postcard from the John High Collection. 🎉 Reminder: we will be closed Tuesday, December 31, 2024 and Wednesday, January 1, 2025. We look forward to opening our doors to you in the new year!

"Indigenous Chicago" is in its final days! Explore the exhibition before January 4 to learn more about Chicago's history as a home to diverse Indigenous peoples and the vibrant communities present today. T-Th 10am-7pm, Fri-Sat 10am-5pm. More information:

Wishing you a warm and restful holiday season.🌎 The Newberry will be closed December 24 and 25. The lobby and galleries will reopen on Thursday, December 26 and the Reading Rooms will resume service on Friday, December 27. We look forward to seeing you then!

We are pleased to announce that we have received a $2.2mil grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to support a five-year project examining religion and social change in Chicago. The project includes an exhibition, programs, teaching resources, and oral histories.

They want beer, we want YOU!🍻Short-term fellowship apps are due in 2.5 weeks, including our inaugural Beer History Studies Fellowship, open to BIPOC scholars interested in beer history and culture. Put down the pint and pick up the pencil: apps due Jan 3!