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Posted by: Sasha Dowdy
History is closer than it appears: meet one of the iconic Civil Rights Movement figures, Carlotta Walls LaNier, the youngest member of Little Rock Nine, in conversation at the Library of Congress on June 13th.
Posted in: America 250, Books, Children and Teens, Family Day, Library Collections
Posted by: Sasha Dowdy
We are so excited about the opening of a new experiential gallery, The Source: Where Curiosity Sparks Discovery, designed for children and teens with their families and school groups, developed with kids and for kids. Celebrate with us with two author programs on May 7 and May 9!
Posted in: Books, Children and Teens, Family Day, Live! at the Library, Mac Barnett, National Ambassador for Young People's Literature
Posted by: Sasha Dowdy
Celebrate National Poetry Month with us with a second term appointment for U.S. Poet Laureate Arthur Sze and an unprecedented conversation between laureates of the U.S. and the U.K., Arthur Sze and Simon Armitage, on April 30. Don't miss the livestream if you're not able to join in person!
Posted in: Arthur Sze, Live! at the Library, National Poetry Month, Poetry, Rebekah Johnson Bobbitt National Prize for Poetry, U.S. Poet Laureate
Posted by: Sasha Dowdy
Join us tomorrow for a choice of two thought-provoking author programs at the Library of Congress.
Posted in: Books, Live! at the Library, U.S. Poet Laureate
Posted by: Sasha Dowdy
On Saturday, March 7, celebrate picture books with National Ambassador for Young People's Literature Mac Barnett and illustrator Shawn Harris. Don't miss out: every family gets one free copy of the book to take home!
Posted in: Books, Children and Teens, Mac Barnett, National Ambassador for Young People's Literature
Posted by: Sasha Dowdy
Mark your calendars: this year's National Book Festival date has been announced! Also check out information for exhibitors and opportunities for nonprofits to be featured at the festival at no cost.
Posted in: Announcements & Operations, Children and Teens, National Book Festival
Posted by: Sasha Dowdy
Join us next week for the most romantic way to celebrate Valentine’s Day: visit the beautiful Library of Congress to hear from two romance authors in a conversation about love. They’re the experts! Event details (or click here) Thursday, February 12, 2026 7:00 PM Thomas Jefferson Building – Coolidge Auditorium 10 1st Street SE, Washington, …
Posted in: Books, Literary History