Newberry's 2010 Book Fair a Great Success
We’re delighted to announce that the Newberry’s 2010 Book Fair raised a record-breaking $168,000! Items that sold ranged from paperback mysteries and romance novels, to a first-edition copy of The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald.
Our heartfelt thanks to our many shoppers, who purchased thousands of used books and other items, and to our more than 200 volunteers, who contributed some 2,000 hours of service. Their commitment enables the Newberry to hold this tremendous event at minimal cost, and we simply could not do it without them. We also are grateful to Whole Foods Market and Chicago Reader for their support of the Book Fair, and to the other businesses that provided in-kind donations. Finally, we thank you for your continued support of the Newberry Library not just during the Book Fair, but also throughout the year.
One hundred percent of the items for sale at the Book Fair are generously donated, which helps us honor our commitment to the environment through recycling. On Monday, community literacy programs, schools, and other non-profit organizations were invited to select from the remaining books and other items for their organizations.
We encourage people to donate books for the 2011 Book Fair, but request that they wait to drop off items at the Newberry until after Labor Day. Mark your calendar for next year’s Book Fair, which will be held Thursday, July 28 through Sunday, July 31, 2011.
Photos
View photos from the 2010 Book Fair and relive this record-breaking event.
The Book Fair Blog
Keep up to date with weekly postings related to all things Book Fair! Not only are the posts informative and interesting, but the Book Fair Blogger will keep you entertained with his humor and wit. Check out the Book Fair blog.
Podcast
Listen as Dan Crawford, the Newberry's Book Fair manager, lets us in on some of the Book Fair's secrets and leads us through a sunny afternoon at the Fair. Listen to the Book Fair podcast.
Donating Books
Please note: In order to manage our inventory, we will resume taking book fair donations after Labor Day. For more information about donating used books, call the Book Fair Hotline at (312) 255-3501 or
click here.
Many thanks to the following local businesses for donating lunches for our many wonderful Book Fair volunteers and for providing other goods for the 2010 Book Fair: