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Santa: Sees you when you're sleeping, knows when you're awake. 🎅 Wee Willie Winkie: Raps at the windows and searches all the nooks to count the many children reading library books. 👁️👁️ Work Projects Administration Poster Collection, Library of Congress Prints & Photographs…
The Great Hall is decked! Plan a visit to the Library of Congress to enjoy the festive atmosphere of the Jefferson Building this month, including during our extended hours 🔗⬇️ on Thursday evenings. #LiveAtTheLibrary newsroom.loc.gov/news/celebrate…
The latest installment in our series on book rebinding, where the Library's advanced book conservation interns are taking you through all the steps of rebinding a book from the Library's Thomas Jefferson Library Collection! Scroll back in our feed to see Act I, and check back…
A fan favorite Thanksgiving story from the Library: In 1926, Mississippi supporters of President Coolidge sent him a raccoon to kill & serve for Thanksgiving dinner. The Coolidges adopted her, instead.👇 blogs.loc.gov/loc/2021/01/wh…
History buffs, we’ve got an activity to occupy your digestion downtime this holiday season. Our crowdsourced transcription program, By The People, presents new documents for transcription in collaboration with @PBS and "The American Revolution," a new Ken Burns series.…
A Thanksgiving week treat from the Library of Congress to you: A close-up look at what many culinary historians see as the "first" American cookbook, Amelia Simmons’ "American Cookery." loc.gov/item/96126967/…
Something we love to revisit during Native American Heritage Month: 23rd Poet Laureate Joy Harjo’s signature project that celebrates the poetry of contemporary Native American poets. loc.gov/programs/poetr…
Welcome to our three-part series on book rebinding, where Library of Congress advanced book conservation interns Brittany and Devon will take you through all the steps of rebinding a book from the Library's Thomas Jefferson Library Collection. Stay tuned for parts two and three!
NEWS: U.S. Poet Laureate Arthur Sze will open his tenure in December with a workshop and reading at Queens College in New York, followed by his inaugural reading at the Library of Congress on Dec. 11. newsroom.loc.gov/news/u.s.-poet…
In Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, 162 years ago today, President Lincoln gave one of the most famous speeches in American history, extolling the sacrifices of the men who died in the battle there. There are five known manuscript copies of the Gettysburg Address. The Library of…
Access to reading wasn't always as easy as it is today. Photos from the Library's Prints and Photographs Division illustrate how libraries on wheels used to get books to rural readers. blogs.loc.gov/picturethis/20…
Library of Congress buildings are now open to the public, researchers and staff.
Due to Congressional action, Federal Government operations resumed on Thursday, November 13. Library of Congress buildings will open at noon to the public and researchers and staff. Visit loc.gov for additional information.
Due to Congressional action, Federal Government operations resumed on Thursday, November 13. Library of Congress buildings will open at noon to the public and researchers and staff. Visit loc.gov for additional information.
NOTICE: During a temporary shutdown of the federal government, all Library of Congress buildings are CLOSED to the public and social media accounts are not active. In the meantime, please enjoy our content archive.
NOTICE: In the event of a temporary shutdown of the federal government, all Library of Congress buildings will be CLOSED to the public and researchers. All public events will be cancelled. newsroom.loc.gov/news/advisory-…
Magazine Monday: An alternate ending for "Romeo and Juliet"? The Library's Rare Book Division holds at least seven printings by an 18th century director who dared to rewrite the Bard. lcm.loc.gov/issue/septembe…
Once more, due to popular demand, we share Rosa Parks’ pancake recipe in honor of 🥞 #NationalPancakeDay. Jotted down on an envelope, it came to the Library with the rest of her papers, a gift made possible by the generosity of the Howard G. Buffett Foundation in 2016.…
Discover, learn, and create at the Library of Congress! Our monthly Family Days this fall and winter feature exhibits and hands-on activities—free and open to all ages. newsroom.loc.gov/news/library-t…
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Library To Host Monthly Fall and Winter Family Days
Library To Host Monthly Fall and Winter Family Days Themes Include Comics, Giving Thanks, Winter Holidays and Washington’s Birthday. The Library of Congress will host monthly Family Days on select...
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