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Near dusk, a woman in a heavy parka stands in her snow-covered front yard, surrounded by dozens of chunks of whale meat. Two lights are on in the house behind her.

Native American (Artistic) Visions

Posted by: Neely Tucker

Colorful drawings of Japanese men or women in 17th century robes and attire.

“The Tale of Genji:” 1,000 Years of Romance

Posted by: Neely Tucker

Black and white photo is a street photo of a protest with rows of marchers looking towards the camera. Signs in Spanish protest the Vietnam War.

Raúl Ruiz, La Raza Collection Lands at the Library

Posted by: Neely Tucker

Medium shot of a young woman with her head titled slightly, smiing at camera, wearing a black tee shirt with "Librarian" across it in white text.

Ashley Dickerson, Powerlifting Librarian

Posted by: Wendi Maloney

Medium distance photo of Ada Limon on stage behind a plexiglass podium, smiling broadly.

Ada Limón’s Final Lecture as Poet Laureate: “You have to love.”

Posted by: Maria Peña

The Librarian as Hero: Ainsworth Spofford

Posted by: Mark Hartsell

A Precious Bible Blessed By Pope Francis at the Library

Posted by: Courtney Pomeroy

Close-up of an engraved powder horn with scenes from New York.

Keeping Your Powder Dry

Posted by: Neely Tucker

An ink and watercolor sketch of the burned U.S. Capitol Building in 1814. The roof is gone and fire and smoke damage is visible.

Book(s) Burning: The Library Survived Two 19th-Century Fires

Posted by: Wendi Maloney