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Posted by: Robert Casper
To celebrate the launch of our new exhibition, “Collecting Memories,” the Library hosts “‘A True-Life National Treasure,’ on Film and at the Library” on Thursday, June 20.
Posted in: Announcements & Operations, Library Collections, Live! at the Library
Posted by: Robert Casper
Our Poet Laureate's signature project is about to kick off! Learn about our trips to iconic national parks starting next week.
Posted in: Ada Limón, Announcements & Operations, U.S. Poet Laureate
Posted by: Robert Casper
Celebrating the NASA "Message in a Bottle" campaign, based on a poem by U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón—which received two prestigious Webby Awards last Monday!
Posted in: Ada Limón, Announcements & Operations, U.S. Poet Laureate
Posted by: Robert Casper
PALABRA Archive curator Catalina Gómez details recordings just posted today and gives insight on the the history of the archive.
Posted in: Announcements & Operations, Library Collections, Literary History, National Poetry Month
Posted by: Robert Casper
U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón launches her signature project to great acclaim and coverage. And the NASA campaign featuring her poem "In Praise of Mystery: A Poem for Europa" is up for a prestigious Webby Award—find out how you can help it win!
Posted in: Ada Limón, Announcements & Operations, U.S. Poet Laureate
Posted by: Robert Casper
Details of the Poet Laureate's signature project have just been announced, and we have news to share about Ada's TIME Magazine honor and SXSW opening event.
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Posted by: Robert Casper
More laureate news: Ada Limón writes a poem for the front matter of the Fifth National Climate Assessment and is featured reading and discussing the poem on The Weather Channel.
Posted in: Ada Limón, Announcements & Operations, U.S. Poet Laureate
Posted by: Robert Casper
NASA’s “Message in a Bottle” campaign, featuring a poem by U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón, has reached 1.6 million signatures. Help us get to 2 million signatures by the end of the year.
Posted in: Ada Limón, Announcements & Operations, U.S. Poet Laureate
Posted by: Robert Casper
This coming week the Library of Congress features a wealth of literary programming, including Ann Patchett and Kate DiCamillo in conversation tonight, "Family Mystery Day" on Saturday the 21st, and "Pick Your Poison: Mystery Night" on Thursday the 26th.
Posted in: Announcements & Operations, Books, National Ambassador for Young People's Literature