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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

Sepia toned family photo from the 1850s, showing a stiffly posed mother, father and five children.

College Records Add New Depth to Women’s Genealogy

Posted by: Neely Tucker

Take a “Fast Car” to the 2025 National Recording Registry

Posted by: Brett Zongker

Head shot of a smiling woman, in dress shirt and dark jacket, smiling and looking directly at the camera.

Catching up with … Eileen J. Manchester

Posted by: Wendi Maloney

George Washington and King George III — Exhibit Showcases Common Ties

Posted by: Wendi Maloney