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Gerry Weinberg Library
The Gerry Weinberg Library lends books to anyone concerned about breast cancer. Over 200 books about breast cancer, treatment, and general wellness are available for lending. All our materials are available for a lending period of one month and come with a postage-paid envelope for patrons to return the book when they are finished.
Come in and browse
Those in the Chicagoland area may come visit the library and personally peruse our shelves. Please call Arline Kallick at (312) 294-8564 to make an appointment.
Get books by mail
It's easy to browse books online and place an order. The books will be mailed to you, and will come with a postage-paid envelope for their return. Simply follow these steps:
Request up to 3 books by contacting Arline Kallick at akallick@y-me.org or at 312-294-8564.
Receive the books through the U.S. Postal Service, complete with a self-addressed, postage-paid envelope in which to return the books.
Donations of books and funds to support the library are welcome. Please send them to:
Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization
attn: Gerry Weinberg Library
135 S. LaSalle St., Suite 2000
Chicago, IL 60603
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