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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, 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, 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
Posted by: Katie McCarthy
Celebrate the holiday season and enjoy wintery crafting at Library of Congress December Family Days.
Posted in: Activities & Crafts, Events, For Kids, For Teens, Holidays & Celebrations
Posted by: Alli Hartley-Kong
Jump into the collections of the Library of Congress with National Ambassador for Young People's Literature Meg Medina, as we explore her eight favorite things to do virtually and onsite at the Library.
Posted in: Activities & Crafts, Books & Author Programs, Researching
Posted by: Rachel Gordon
Come by the Library’s Jefferson Building on November 9th to join in activities and more marking Veterans Day! Every November 11th we honor those who served. This year, the Family Day program will be recognizing how families supported the troops overseas during World War I and World War II. Activities during the drop-in Family Day …
Posted in: Activities & Crafts, Events, For Kids, For Teens, Researching
Posted by: Katie McCarthy
Celebrate "spooky season" in person and from home with resources from the Library of Congress.
Posted in: Activities & Crafts, For Kids, For Teens
Posted by: Rachel Gordon
Hispanic Heritage Month begins on September 15th. Here at the Library of Congress, the Informal Learning Office (ILO) starts the celebrations a day early with its latest monthly, in-person family program on Saturday, September 14th. If you’re in the area, stop by the Thomas Jefferson Building and join us! Activities during the drop-in program (10:30 a.m. …
Posted in: Activities & Crafts, Events, For Kids, For Teens, Hispanic American History, Researching