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Posted by: Katie McCarthy
Join us July 19th for a special family day focused on the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled. Learn about the important work that staff at NLS completes to make Library resources available for all.
Posted in: Activities & Crafts, Family Day Program, For Kids, For Teens, Reading, Researching
Posted by: Katie McCarthy
After presenting at a conference about the first year of family programming at the Library, two Library of Congress educators reflect on the lessons learned and share excitement for the future.
Posted in: Activities & Crafts, Family Day Program, Holidays & Celebrations, Researching
Posted by: Rachel Gordon
On Saturday, June 21, 2025, we celebrate the themes of “family” and “home” during our monthly Family Day. Visitors to the Library of Congress will enjoy an action-packed day featuring creative activities, collection displays, and talks with staff experts and two guest speakers to honor the Juneteenth federal holiday. Activities during the drop-in program (10:30 …
Posted in: Activities & Crafts, African American History, Books & Author Programs, Events, Family Day Program, For Kids, For Teens, Holidays & Celebrations, Researching
Posted by: Katie McCarthy
Join us at the Library of Congress on Saturday, May 17, 2025 to explore the Library’s musical collections.
Posted in: Activities & Crafts, Events, Family Day Program, For Kids, For Teens, Researching
Posted by: Rachel Gordon
Join us at the Library of Congress on Saturday, April 5, 2025 for Japanese Culture Day, an official offering of the National Cherry Blossom Festival.
Posted in: Activities & Crafts, Asian American History, Events, Family Day Program, For Kids, For Teens
Posted by: Jennifer Ezell
Learn more about three female scientists who observed and drew nature, broadening the public's understanding of insects, birds, and fungi.
Posted in: Activities & Crafts, Biographies, For Kids, For Teens, Researching, Science, Technology & Math, Women's History
Posted by: Katie McCarthy
Join us at the Library of Congress on Saturday, March 15, 2025 to celebrate Women's History Month with a focus on pioneering female aviators.
Posted in: Activities & Crafts, Events, Family Day Program, Holidays & Celebrations, Science, Technology & Math, Women's History
Posted by: Rachel Gordon
Join us at the Library’s Thomas Jefferson Building on Saturday February 8, 2025, to celebrate love and friendship in the run up to Valentine’s Day. Activities during the drop-in program (10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.) are primarily designed for kids and their families, but all ages are welcome. The event is free of charge, although …
Posted in: Activities & Crafts, Events, Family Day Program, For Kids, Holidays & Celebrations
Posted by: Katie McCarthy
Discover hand-selected wintery images in the Library's collection and then find your own examples of what winter means to you!
Posted in: Activities & Crafts, Cooking, Holidays & Celebrations, Researching, Sports