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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
Posted by: Alli Hartley-Kong
Teacher in Residence Tyron Bey celebrates Valentine's Day by sharing family activities and crafts inspired by collections. Humanize historical figures and events by learning more about their expressions of love!
Posted in: Activities & Crafts
Posted by: Rachel Gordon
On Saturday, February 10th, the Informal Learning Office kicks off a series of monthly, in-person family activity programs. We look forward to welcoming you to sessions full of creative activities, and opportunities to explore Library collections in the beautiful surroundings of the mezzanine level of the Thomas Jefferson Building. February’s program is a “zine,” or …
Posted in: Activities & Crafts, African American History, Events, For Kids, Holidays & Celebrations
Posted by: Katie McCarthy
The winter is the perfect time to take a break and get cozy. What’s better when it’s dreary outside than wrapping up in a blanket with a mug of tea or coffee and a good book? You might grab a new fleece throw or an old quilt to stay warm. Growing up, my favorite quilt …
Posted in: Activities & Crafts, Researching, Women's History
Posted by: Jennifer Ezell
How have young people helped to protect the environment? Explore the Library of Congress collections to see how children have successfully helped their communities and environment.
Posted in: Activities & Crafts, For Kids, Science, Technology & Math
Posted by: Katie McCarthy
In this post, follow the instructions of a 1920s how-to guide to craft a perfect holiday card. Be inspired by cards and images from the Library's collection.
Posted in: Activities & Crafts, Holidays & Celebrations
Posted by: Rachel Gordon
Want to make your own family cookbook? This post by Rachel Gordon dives deep into a late nineteenth-century cookbook crowdsourced from "famous folk" of the time as inspiration for a family craft.
Posted in: Activities & Crafts, Cooking
Posted by: Rachel Gordon
Want to make a paper poppy to commemorate Veteran's Day? This post shares instructions for how!
Posted in: Activities & Crafts, Holidays & Celebrations