Niles Library Brings it Home With Sports Memorabilia Event

Ever wonder what that old baseball card collection is worth? What about that Babe Ruth signed baseball given to you by Grandma? Luckily for you, the Niles-Maine District Library can help shed some light on these prized sports heirlooms.

In conjunction with the Sox vs. Cubs: The Chicago Civil Wars exhibit now showing in the Franklin Gallery, the Library welcomes Michael Osacky, vintage sports memorabilia expert and appraiser on Monday, April 9 from 7-8:30pm. During the Library’s event, Osacky will discuss his hobby and provide information on what to look for when purchasing vintage sports memorabilia. After his presentation, he will invite Patrons to share their pieces and appraise any vintage sports items from 1870-1970 for free. Patrons are asked to only bring two items for appraisal.

Thanks to his grandfather, Osacky has been an avid collector of sports items, focusing on pre-1975 baseball cards and sports memorabilia. Since his teens, Osacky has traveled the globe, trying to find that perfect pieces for his collection. As an official appraiser, he has worked with a myriad of professional sports teams including the Chicago Bulls and New York Yankees as well as renowned athletes in baseball.

This is just one of many events scheduled throughout the baseball exhibit’s run. For a full listing of events, please visit our website. The Sox vs. Cubs: The Chicago Civil Wars exhibit in the Franklin Gallery at the Niles-Maine District Library runs from through May 31, 2018. The exhibit is open to all and admission is free.

About the Niles-Maine District Library

Niles-Maine District Library is located at 6960 W. Oakton St, the northeast corner of the Oakton and Waukegan intersection. Library hours are Monday through Thursday, 9am to 9pm, Friday, 9am to 7pm, Saturday, 9am to 5pm and Sunday, 1 to 5 pm.