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<section class="accordion accordion--primary"> <div class="container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-12"> <div class="content-header content-header--tertiary"> <h4>Frequently Asked Questions</h4> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-12"> <div class="accordion-item"> <button type="button" class="accordion-trigger"> <h2>Is there parking around the Newberry?</h2> <div class="button button--expand"> <span>Expand section</span> <svg class="icon icon--expand" version="1.1" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" x="0px" y="0px" viewBox="0 0 26 26" style="enable-background: new 0 0 26 26;" xml:space="preserve"> <style type="text/css"> .st0{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#111A2A;} </style> <path class="st0" d="M12,14l-9-0.4v-1.1l9-0.4l0.4-9h1.1l0.4,9l9,0.4v1.1L14,14l-0.4,9h-1.1L12,14z"/> </svg> </div> </button> <div class="accordion-body"> <div class="row justify-content-end"> <div class="col-12 col-md-6"> <div class="text-block text-block-content"> <p>The Newberry’s parking lot is not open to visitors, but garage parking is available in the neighborhood. The nearest parking garage is located at 100 West Chestnut Street. We validate tickets for discounted parking at this garage ($12 for up to eight hours; after eight hours, regular rates apply)<strong>.</strong><br></p> <p>Limited metered parking can be found on area streets through the <a href="https://parkchicago.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Park Chicago</a> app. Daytime and evening parking restrictions apply, so be sure to read the posted signs carefully. </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="accordion-item"> <button type="button" class="accordion-trigger"> <h2>How can I get to the Newberry by car?</h2> <div class="button button--expand"> <span>Expand section</span> <svg class="icon icon--expand" version="1.1" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" x="0px" y="0px" viewBox="0 0 26 26" style="enable-background: new 0 0 26 26;" xml:space="preserve"> <style type="text/css"> .st0{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#111A2A;} </style> <path class="st0" d="M12,14l-9-0.4v-1.1l9-0.4l0.4-9h1.1l0.4,9l9,0.4v1.1L14,14l-0.4,9h-1.1L12,14z"/> </svg> </div> </button> <div class="accordion-body"> <div class="row justify-content-end"> <div class="col-12 col-md-6"> <div class="text-block text-block-content"> <p><strong>From the Kennedy Expressway (I-90)</strong></p> <p></p> <p>Exit Ohio Street east, and follow Ohio about one mile to Dearborn Street. Turn left on Dearborn and go a half-mile north to Walton Street. The Newberry will be on your left, at the corner of Dearborn and Walton </p> <p></p> <p><strong>From Lake Shore Drive (US Highway 41)</strong></p> <p></p> <p>Exit Lake Shore Drive onto LaSalle Drive. After a quarter-mile, turn left on Clark Street. Take Clark for about one mile. The Newberry will be on your left, between Oak and Walton streets. Please note: Walton is one-way westbound, so you cannot take a left onto Walton from Clark.<br></p> <p></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="accordion-item"> <button type="button" class="accordion-trigger"> <h2>How can I get to the Newberry using public transportation?</h2> <div class="button button--expand"> <span>Expand section</span> <svg class="icon icon--expand" version="1.1" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" x="0px" y="0px" viewBox="0 0 26 26" style="enable-background: new 0 0 26 26;" xml:space="preserve"> <style type="text/css"> .st0{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#111A2A;} </style> <path class="st0" d="M12,14l-9-0.4v-1.1l9-0.4l0.4-9h1.1l0.4,9l9,0.4v1.1L14,14l-0.4,9h-1.1L12,14z"/> </svg> </div> </button> <div class="accordion-body"> <div class="row justify-content-end"> <div class="col-12 col-md-6"> <div class="text-block text-block-content"> <p><strong>By Train (the "L")</strong></p> <p>Red Line Clark/Division stop: Upon exiting the station, walk south on Clark Street (away from Division Street) four blocks. The Newberry is located on the corner of Clark and Walton streets, facing Washington Square Park. </p> <p>Red Line Chicago stop: Upon exiting the station, walk west to Dearborn Street. Take a right on Dearborn and walk north three blocks to Walton Street. The Newberry is located on the corner of Dearborn and Walton. </p> <p>Brown Line: The closest Brown Line stop is at Chicago Avenue. Exit the station on Chicago Avenue, and walk east three blocks to Clark Street. Take a left on Clark, and walk north three blocks to Walton Street. The Newberry is located on the corner of Clark and Walton Streets. </p> <p><strong>By Bus</strong></p> <p>#22 Bus: Coming from the south, the #22 bus (Clark/Dearborn route) stops at the Newberry's front door on Walton Street. From the north, the #22 bus stops on the west side of the library (near the intersection of Oak and Clark Streets). </p> <p>#70 Bus: The #70 bus (Division route) stops at the Newberry's front door on Walton Street. Other convenient bus lines include the #66 (Chicago route), #36 (Broadway route), and #156 (LaSalle route). </p> <p><strong>By Commuter Rail</strong></p> <p><a href="https://www.amtrak.com/home" target="_blank" title="Opens in a new window"></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.amtrak.com/home" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Amtrak</a>: Trains arrive at Union Station. </p> <p><a href="https://metra.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Metra</a>: The Chicago area's commuter rail system operates at four major stations: Ogilvie Transportation Center, Millennium Station, LaSalle Street Station, and Union Station. </p> <p><a href="https://www.mysouthshoreline.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">South Shore Line</a>: Trains run between South Bend, Indiana, and Chicago (Millennium Station). </p> <p>Once you arrive at any of these train stations, you can get to the Newberry using public transportation or via taxi or ride-sharing app. </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="accordion-item"> <button type="button" class="accordion-trigger"> <h2>I’m curious about what the Newberry looks like inside. Can I visit sometime to have a look around?</h2> <div class="button button--expand"> <span>Expand section</span> <svg class="icon icon--expand" version="1.1" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" x="0px" y="0px" viewBox="0 0 26 26" style="enable-background: new 0 0 26 26;" xml:space="preserve"> <style type="text/css"> .st0{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#111A2A;} </style> <path class="st0" d="M12,14l-9-0.4v-1.1l9-0.4l0.4-9h1.1l0.4,9l9,0.4v1.1L14,14l-0.4,9h-1.1L12,14z"/> </svg> </div> </button> <div class="accordion-body"> <div class="row justify-content-end"> <div class="col-12 col-md-6"> <div class="text-block text-block-content"> <p>You’re welcome to visit our exhibition spaces anytime the Newberry galleries are open. The best way to see the rest of the library is by taking one of our regularly scheduled guided tours. </p> <p>Tour schedule: </p> <p>Tuesdays at 11:30am </p> <p>Thursdays at 1pm </p> <p>Saturdays at 10:30am </p> <p> <a href="https://www.newberry.org/calendar?category=tour&start=&end=" class="link link--secondary" target="_blank"> <span>All upcoming tours</span> </a> </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="accordion-item"> <button type="button" class="accordion-trigger"> <h2>Do I have to pay to get into the Newberry?</h2> <div class="button button--expand"> <span>Expand section</span> <svg class="icon icon--expand" version="1.1" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" x="0px" y="0px" viewBox="0 0 26 26" style="enable-background: new 0 0 26 26;" xml:space="preserve"> <style type="text/css"> .st0{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#111A2A;} </style> <path class="st0" d="M12,14l-9-0.4v-1.1l9-0.4l0.4-9h1.1l0.4,9l9,0.4v1.1L14,14l-0.4,9h-1.1L12,14z"/> </svg> </div> </button> <div class="accordion-body"> <div class="row justify-content-end"> <div class="col-12 col-md-6"> <div class="text-block text-block-content"> <p>No! The Newberry is free and open to everyone. Anyone 14 or older can do <a href="https://www.newberry.org/collection/use-in-person" target="_blank">research using our collection</a> in the library reading rooms free of charge. There is no cost to visiting <a href="https://www.newberry.org/calendar/exhibitions" target="_blank">exhibitions</a> or attending <a href="https://www.newberry.org/calendar?category=public-programming&start=&end=" target="_blank">public programs</a>. </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="accordion-item"> <button type="button" class="accordion-trigger"> <h2>Does the Newberry award the Newbery Medal for children’s literature? </h2> <div class="button button--expand"> <span>Expand section</span> <svg class="icon icon--expand" version="1.1" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" x="0px" y="0px" viewBox="0 0 26 26" style="enable-background: new 0 0 26 26;" xml:space="preserve"> <style type="text/css"> .st0{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#111A2A;} </style> <path class="st0" d="M12,14l-9-0.4v-1.1l9-0.4l0.4-9h1.1l0.4,9l9,0.4v1.1L14,14l-0.4,9h-1.1L12,14z"/> </svg> </div> </button> <div class="accordion-body"> <div class="row justify-content-end"> <div class="col-12 col-md-6"> <div class="text-block text-block-content"> <p></p> <p>No. We are actually named for a different Newberry. Our founder, Walter Newberry, was a civic leader who arrived in Chicago in the 1830s. John Newbery was an English publisher who helped establish children’s literature as a distinct genre. </p> <p></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="accordion-item"> <button type="button" class="accordion-trigger"> <h2>Is the Newberry part of the Chicago Public Library system?</h2> <div class="button button--expand"> <span>Expand section</span> <svg class="icon icon--expand" version="1.1" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" x="0px" y="0px" viewBox="0 0 26 26" style="enable-background: new 0 0 26 26;" xml:space="preserve"> <style type="text/css"> .st0{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#111A2A;} </style> <path class="st0" d="M12,14l-9-0.4v-1.1l9-0.4l0.4-9h1.1l0.4,9l9,0.4v1.1L14,14l-0.4,9h-1.1L12,14z"/> </svg> </div> </button> <div class="accordion-body"> <div class="row justify-content-end"> <div class="col-12 col-md-6"> <div class="text-block text-block-content"> <p></p> <p>The Newberry is an independent research library with a non-circulating collection of unique primary sources. Although we aren’t part of the public library system, we are free and open to the public. Anyone can visit our <a href="https://www.newberry.org/calendar/exhibitions" target="_blank">exhibitions</a> or attend our <a href="https://www.newberry.org/calendar?category=public-programming&start=&end=" target="_blank">public programs</a>. 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To search for cuisines, locations, price ranges, and reviews for restaurants near the Newberry visit <a href="https://www.yelp.com/chicago" target="_blank" title="Opens in a new window">Yelp</a>, <a href="https://chicago.metromix.com/browse/restaurant/neighborhood:gold-coast,near-north,the-loop" target="_blank" title="Opens in a new window">Metromix</a>, or <a href="https://www.opentable.com/chicago-restaurants?mn=11" target="_blank" title="Opens in a new window">Open Table</a>. Below is a list of restaurants frequented by Newberry staff and patrons.</p> <p><strong>Restaurants</strong> </p> <ul><li><a href="https://www.3rdcoastcafe.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">3rd Coast Café</a> - 1260 N Dearborn, casual American fare with a vast menu</li><li><a href="https://www.bluedoorkitchenchicago.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Blue Door Kitchen & Garden</a> – 52 W Elm, American restaurant serving seasonal food & cocktails in an elegant, intimate setting with a patio.</li><li><a href="http://chi.iheartcafecito.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cafecito</a> – 215 E Chestnut, specializes in Cuban sandwiches plus salads, platters, and more modern digs.</li><li><a href="https://www.friendsramen.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Friends Ramen</a> – 808 N State, ramen and Izakaya-style pub plates</li><li><a href="https://gaylordil.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Gaylord</a> – 100 E Walton, northern Indian classics (plus a few Southern Indian dishes); hot and cold entrees.</li><li><a href="https://goddessgrocer.com/gold-coast/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Goddess and Grocer</a> – 1127 N State, American café with sandwiches, salads, pastries, plus prepared foods and gourmet gifts.</li><li><a href="http://hendrickxbakery.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hendrickx Bakery</a> – 100 E Walton, Belgian-style bread, sandwiches, soups, salads, and pastries.</li><li><a href="https://www.luxbar.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Luxbar</a> – 18 E Bellevue, classic American food and handcrafted cocktails</li><li><a href="https://www.seoultaco.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Seoul Taco</a> - 738 N Clark, Korean and Mexican street food and beer</li><li><a href="http://www.tempochicago.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Tempo Café</a> – 6 E Chestnut, cozy diner with a large menu and even bigger portions; BYOB until 10 PM.</li><li><a href="https://www.velvettaco.com/location/gold-coast/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Velvet Taco</a> – 1110 N State, tacos with global flavors in a counter-service setting.</li></ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Coffee<br></strong></p> <p>The Newberry doesn’t serve coffee, but there are a few coffee options in our neighborhood.<strong><br></strong> </p> <ul><li><a href="https://www.bigshoulderscoffee.com/contact" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Big Shoulders</a> – 858 N State </li><li><a href="https://www.lacolombe.com/pages/cafes" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">La Colombe</a> – 4 E Elm </li><li>Starbucks – 102 W Division </li><li>Dunkin’ – 1201 N Clark </li></ul> <p><strong>Chicago Classics</strong> </p> <ul><li><a href="https://www.portillos.com/locations/chicago/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Portillo’s Hot Dogs</a> – 100 W Ontario, Chicago-born chain; hot dogs, Italian beef, salads, sandwiches, and shakes.</li><li><a href="https://giordanos.com/locations/gold-coast-magnificent-mile/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Giordano’s</a> – 730 N Rush, known for deep-dish pizza, this casual chain serves other classic Italian food.</li><li><a href="https://www.loumalnatis.com/chicago-gold-coast" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Lou Malnati’s</a> – 1120 N State, Chicago style pizza, salads, pasta, and sandwiches; gluten-free options available.</li><li><a href="https://sprinkles.com/pages/location-chicago" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sprinkles Chicago ATM</a> – 50 E Walton, dessert-only cupcake ATM</li></ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="accordion-item"> <button type="button" class="accordion-trigger"> <h2>I’m looking for a place to stay near the Newberry. Do you have any suggestions?</h2> <div class="button button--expand"> <span>Expand section</span> <svg class="icon icon--expand" version="1.1" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" x="0px" y="0px" viewBox="0 0 26 26" style="enable-background: new 0 0 26 26;" xml:space="preserve"> <style type="text/css"> .st0{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#111A2A;} </style> <path class="st0" d="M12,14l-9-0.4v-1.1l9-0.4l0.4-9h1.1l0.4,9l9,0.4v1.1L14,14l-0.4,9h-1.1L12,14z"/> </svg> </div> </button> <div class="accordion-body"> <div class="row justify-content-end"> <div class="col-12 col-md-6"> <div class="text-block text-block-content"> <p>The Newberry has negotiated discounted rates with several hotels. 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