Yes, it is indeed. Half an hour is a good estimate for getting there via public transit from the conference hotel. Also, there are many restaurants near the Newberry, for those of you touring on Thursday. --Linda On Fri, Feb 8, 2013 at 4:12 PM, Doran, Michael D <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > Note to the Thursday afternoon Newberry Library tour attendees: this BBQ restaurant looks to be just 3 blocks north of the Newberry on Dearborn Street. Just sayin' ;-)