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A close up of a pink quilt with a hand sewing.

Quilts and Quilting: Piecing Together Family History

Posted by: Katie McCarthy

Two teen men stand looking forward at the U.S. Capitol Building and the National Mall. The teen on the left is pointing towards the Capitol.

Apply for a 2024 High School Summer Internship at the Library of Congress!

Posted by: Jennifer Ezell

Nurses with babies

Something for Everyone in the Library’s Historic Photo Collections: Babies

Posted by: Rachel Gordon

A young, white girl stands in a garden holding a post next to a plant. She carries a garden tool in her hand and looks towards the camera.

How Have Children Helped Their Communities by Caring for the Environment?

Posted by: Jennifer Ezell

Many kittens of different colors play on grass

No “Kitten” Around: Cats in the Library of Congress Collection

Posted by: Katie McCarthy

Cover of a book by Walter Hamilton, entitled "Parodies of the works of English & American Authors."

Potatoes & Parodies: Inspiring Creativity in the Library of Congress

Posted by: Jennifer Ezell

A decorative image of different card layouts.

Crafting from the Collections: Holiday Cards

Posted by: Katie McCarthy

A preservation box sits on top of a map next to a magnifying glass. The box is decorated with black and white images and a newspaper clip. It has text saying "What's the history of my hometown?," "Discover Photos!" and "Read Newspapers."

What’s the History of my Hometown? Activities & Collections to Explore

Posted by: Jennifer Ezell

A newspaper article with the bolded words "Thanksgiving menu"

Where’s the Turkey? Activities for Exploring a State-by-State Historical Menu

Posted by: Alli Hartley-Kong