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Posted by: Katie McCarthy
As we reach the end of summer, I’m beginning to feel nostalgic for the hot days I grumbled about. Thinking about the past months, I’ve noticed that there are some foods I eat exclusively (or at least in a much higher quantity) in the summer: BLT sandwiches, corn on the cob, and hot dogs, to name …
Posted in: Activities & Crafts, Cooking
Posted by: Jennifer Ezell
Learn about objects in the Library of Congress that help guide memory and memorization and learn how these tools help understand the importance of memory and tolls we use to retain memories.
Posted in: Activities & Crafts, Exhibitions, For Kids, For Teens, Reading, Writing
Posted by: Rachel Gordon
Sarah Peet of the Informal Learning Office contributed research for this post. On Saturday, July 20th, the Library of Congress’ Informal Learning Office (ILO) hosts its latest monthly, in-person family program. July’s Family Day highlights the Olympics in recognition of the 2024 Summer Games from July 26th to August 11th, and the Paralympic Games from …
Posted in: Activities & Crafts, Events, For Kids, For Teens, Sports
Posted by: Alli Hartley-Kong
What might it take to create your own festival? Recent Teaching with Primary Sources intern Carla Barefoot shares primary sources with discussion and activity prompts for use with your family.
Posted in: Activities & Crafts, Dance
Posted by: Jennifer Ezell
Take inspiration from the Library of Congress collections to create your own brood of paper cicadas.
Posted in: Activities & Crafts, Animals, For Kids, For Teens
Posted by: Katie McCarthy
Experience summer fun by exploring items from the Library of Congress' collection, and then find your own examples of what summer means to you!
Posted in: Activities & Crafts, Researching, Sports, Travel
Posted by: Katie McCarthy
How do we tell stories with images? Explore the Library's collection to discover different ways of creating visual narration.
Posted in: Activities & Crafts, Comics & Cartoons, Exhibitions, Reading, Researching
Posted by: Katie McCarthy
Discover the history and work of the Library of Congress by joining us in a participatory family day or by exploring virtual exhibitions.
Posted in: Activities & Crafts, Events, Reading, Researching, Writing
Posted by: Alli Hartley-Kong
Do you like solving puzzles or codes? In this post, Library of Congress Internship (LOCI) program participant Renee Madrigal shares Library of Congress collections that will give you tips and tricks on decoding codes in the Library's collection and making your own!
Posted in: Activities & Crafts, Science, Technology & Math