Description:
The Pritzker Military Library is a state-of-the-art private, non-partisan research library located at 610 North Fairbanks Court in the Streeterville neighborhood of Chicago, near the Magnificent Mile. The Mission of the Pritzker Military Library is to acquire and maintain an accessible collection of materials and develop appropriate programs focusing on the Citizen Soldier in the preservation of democracy.
The 5,000 sq. ft. facility features over 27,000 historical, reference, biographical and rare books on military subjects, over 800 original antique military posters and prints, and other military artifacts from private donors and the collection of COL (IL) James N. Pritzker, ARNG (Ret.).
Since opening in October 2003, the Library has produced over 200 programs including author events, interviews with Medal of Honor recipients, and Chicago’s only monthly public affairs program on military issues, "Front & Center with John Callaway". Evening programs in the Library’s McHenry Atrium are presented free of charge in front of a live audience, broadcast live on the internet, and taped for broadcast on WYCC Channel 20, a PBS affiliate. Programs are also available as audio podcasts, and archived as part of the Library's collection. A complimentary wine and cheese reception for Associate Members precedes each evening program. Books are provided for purchase and signing by The Book Stall at Chestnut Court.
To learn more, please visit: www.pritzkermilitarylibrary.org.