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Posted by: Katie McCarthy
Find inspiration in setting your New Year's Resolutions from commitments sent by teens of the past.
Posted in: Activities & Crafts, For Teens, Holidays & Celebrations, Researching
Posted by: Rachel Gordon
If you’re in the Washington, D.C. area for the holidays, stop by the Library of Congress on December 26th and 27th to enjoy two special Winter Wishes Family Days. We look forward to welcoming you for some creative crafting and a chance to learn more about America’s national library. The program runs from 10:30 …
Posted in: Activities & Crafts, Events, Family Day Program, For Kids, For Teens, Holidays & Celebrations
Posted by: Rachel Gordon
Are traditional cakes, cookies, and other baked goods part of your holiday meals, gift giving and celebrations? Some of these treats are purely seasonal. Others, like gingerbread, are eaten year-round but become especially popular between Thanksgiving and New Year. Gingerbread features in our family festivities for dessert (a delicious Christmas Eve gingerbread soufflé), as tree …
Posted in: Cooking, Holidays & Celebrations
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
Do you celebrate April Fools Day with your family and friends? Learn all about the holiday through the antics of a family of rabbits who graced the pages of newspapers in these children's stories from over a century ago.
Posted in: Animals, Comics & Cartoons, For Kids, Holidays & Celebrations, Reading
Posted by: Katie McCarthy
What’s Pi Day? Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellow Ralph Pantozzi explores circles all around us in the Library of Congress’s collection.
Posted in: Holidays & Celebrations, Science, Technology & Math
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