For Kids | Minerva’s Kaleidoscope

Holiday baking ideas from the pages of the Chronicling America historic newspapers online collection, a product of the National Digital Newspaper Program and jointly sponsored by the Library and the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Posted in: Activities & Crafts, Cooking, For Kids

Puppet Power, Part Three: Shadow Theater

November 27, 2020

Posted by: Naomi Coquillon

An introduction to the traditions of Shadow Theater in China and Southeast Asia, with instructions for creating your own shadow puppets and theater.

Posted in: Activities & Crafts, Asian American History, For Kids, For Teens, Uncategorized

Cranberry Sauce, with a Side of Social History

November 25, 2020

Posted by: Naomi Coquillon

A short history of cranberries through the collections of the Library, in honor of Thanksgiving.

Posted in: Activities & Crafts, Cooking, For Kids, Native American History, Uncategorized

Native American Heritage Month

November 23, 2020

Posted by: Naomi Coquillon

Resources and past performances related to Native American heritage, including a new project by Poet Laureate Joy Harjo, Living Nations, Living Words.

Posted in: For Kids, For Teens, Native American History, Uncategorized