Some (Spooky, Funny, and Creative) Inspiration for Halloween Pumpkin Decorating
In this Halloween-themed blog post, we share photographs from the Library’s collections, to offer some inspiration for pumpkin carving and decorating.
Archive for the Holidays & Celebrations Category (25 posts)
Grilling Up History: Primary Sources and Hot Dogs
In this summer-themed post, a former Teaching with Primary Sources intern at the Young Readers Center presents some historical primary sources related to hot dogs.
Inspiration for Mother’s Day from the Library’s Collections
Inspiration from the collections for celebrating Mother’s Day.
Eggsploring the Collections
Egg-related resources to celebrate spring, including classic children’s stories and traditional egg-dyeing techniques represented in the Library’s collections.
Crafting from the Collections: Cherry Blossoms
Ideas for using the Library’s collections to celebrate spring and the blossoming of cherry trees.
Crafting from the Collections: Handmade Haggadah
Ideas for using the Library’s collections for inspiration to create your own Haggadah for Passover.
Washington’s Birthday Dance Challenge
A dance challenge inspired by Presidents’ Day and the video directory of the American Ballroom Collection.
Crafting from the Collections: Sweet Ideas for Valentine’s Day
Ideas for creating Valentine’s Day cards and gift packages using Library of Congress collections.
Making Winter Wreaths Inspired by Library Collections
Making wreaths with natural materials inspired by images in the Library of Congress collections.
Sharing Kindness, Bringing Light as We Read Together
Suggestions for engaging kids in a read-aloud of the book “Share Some Kindness, Bring Some Light” by Apryl Stott, led by Librarian of Congress Dr. Carla Hayden.