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A young woman holding a worksheet stands behind a homemade cipher wheel.

Ciphers and Secret Codes: No Security Clearance Needed!

Three children work with their father to create a craft.

Join Us for Family Days at the Library: Celebrate Women’s History on March 9

Presidents as Parents: Family Activities for Presidents’ Day

An envelope illustrated with a fun drawing of a soldier reading a letter

Love at the Library: Fun Family Activities for Valentine’s Day

Dancers in brightly colored dragon outfits perform in front of a crowd of onlookers.

Celebrating Lunar New Year with the Library of Congress’s Collections

Join Us for Family Days at the Library! First Up: Make a Zine on February 10.

A close up of a pink quilt with a hand sewing.

Quilts and Quilting: Piecing Together Family History

Two teen men stand looking forward at the U.S. Capitol Building and the National Mall. The teen on the left is pointing towards the Capitol.

Apply for a 2024 High School Summer Internship at the Library of Congress!

Nurses with babies

Something for Everyone in the Library’s Historic Photo Collections: Babies