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Category: Civics & Government
How Did Children Participate in the Civil Rights Movement? January 13, 2023 Posted by: Alli Hartley-Kong This post contains research conducted by Khrisma McMurray, a summer 2022 Junior Fellow at the Library of Congress. As we honor the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. this year, we invite your families to explore the different ways that children participated in the civil rights movement and the impact that Martin Luther King, Jr. … Posted in: African American History, Civics & Government
Minerva’s Kaleidoscope
December Family Days: Winter Wishes December 17, 2025 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
Category: Fashion at the Library
August Family Day at the 2026 National Book Festival August 5, 2026 Posted by: Rachel Gordon On August 22, 2026, the monthly Family Day program will move from its usual location in the Library’s Jefferson Building and be part of the annual and hugely popular National Book Festival (NBF) at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.
Category: Native American History
The Mysterious Moon at the Library of Congress August 28, 2026 Posted by: Jennifer Ezell Hear from the Library of Congress’ Rare Book and Special Collections curator Ashley Rose Young as you discover how people in the past have been inspired by the moon. Learn about moon-related artist books, musical recordings, and images from the Library’s collections that have kept people looking up at the night sky for generations.
Category: Hispanic American History
Meet the Subjects of Latinitas in the Library of Congress’s Collection! March 17, 2023 Posted by: Alli Hartley-Kong Last year at the National Book Festival, audiences at the KidLit stage heard from Juliet Menéndez, the Guatemalan-American author, illustrator, and teacher behind Latinitas: Celebrating 40 Big Dreamers.
Archive: June 2026 (3 Posts)
Marching to the Beat: Exploring Parade Marches and Composing Your Own June 17, 2026 Posted by: Jennifer Ezell Explore parades and the music that moves them! Create your own march inspired by the Library of Congress' collections from the National Jukebox and the work of John Philip Sousa using Citizen DJ and free-to-use sounds from across the Library of Congress. Posted in: America 250, For Kids, For Teens, Holidays & Celebrations, The Source
Category: Books & Author Programs
Uniting Book Lovers of All Ages: What We’re Looking Forward to at the National Book Festival August 26, 2025 Posted by: Alli Hartley-Kong Get some advice from an expert on how you and your family can make the most of your day at the National Book Festival. Library of Congress Program Specialist Monica Valentine shares what panels, authors, and activities she’s most looking forward to, as we prepare for the event on September 6, 2025. Posted in: Books & Author Programs, Events, For Kids
Category: African American History
Join Us for Family Days at the Library! First Up: Make a Zine on February 10. February 1, 2024 Posted by: Rachel Gordon On Saturday, February 10th, the Informal Learning Office kicks off a series of monthly, in-person family activity programs. We look forward to welcoming you to sessions full of creative activities, and opportunities to explore Library collections in the beautiful surroundings of the mezzanine level of the Thomas Jefferson Building.
Archive: April 2026 (4 Posts)
A Birding Family Day on April 11, 2026 April 8, 2026 Posted by: Rachel Gordon Birds and all things ornithological featured at the Library will be the stars of Family Day on Saturday, April 11, 2026. Activities during the drop-in program (10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.) are primarily designed for kids and their families but everyone is welcome — so please do join us. There is no charge for the … Posted in: Activities & Crafts, Animals, Events, Family Day Program, For Kids, For Teens, Uncategorized
Archive: February 2026 (3 Posts)
Celebrate George Washington’s Birthday at February’s Family Day February 4, 2026 Posted by: Rachel Gordon Join us on Saturday, February 14th to commemorate George Washington’s birthday, the first of several 2026 Family Day programs marking the 250th anniversary of American Independence. Activities during the drop-in program (10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.) are primarily designed for kids and their families but everyone is welcome — so please do come along.
Archive: 2025 (29 Posts)
Teen Interns Reflect: Leisure and Entertainment September 3, 2025 Posted by: Jennifer Ezell This summer, teens learned about the Library of Congress as part of the High School Summer Internship. Follow along as five program participants preview The Source, the Library’s new education center, by sharing about historic collections related to leisure, entertainment, and fun that they connected with this summer. Posted in: Cooking, For Kids, For Teens, High School Internships, The Source
Archive: December 2025 (4 Posts)
Gingerbread: A Treat for the Holidays December 10, 2025 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: A Treat for the Holidays
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 decorations, and in gingerbread house form, making me curious to find out more about this spicy treat.
Archive: July 2025 (3 Posts)
Hit a Library Grand Slam at August’s Baseball Family Day July 30, 2025 Posted by: Rachel Gordon If baseball is a highlight of your summer, join a celebration of America’s national pastime at Family Day on Saturday, August 9, 2025. The sport is well represented at the Library through one of the largest and most diverse collections of baseball-related materials in the world.
Archive: June 2025 (3 Posts)
Paths to Math: Math in the Real World and the Library’s Collections June 25, 2025 Posted by: Alli Hartley-Kong Your journeys this summer and throughout the year are full of opportunities for mathematical thinking. Follow Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellow Ralph Pantozzi on a path to the math all around us in the Library of Congress’s collections, with a special focus on pioneering educator Gloria Ford Gilmer. Posted in: Science, Technology & Math
Category: Asian American History
Japanese Culture Day at the Library of Congress March 22, 2023 Posted by: Rachel Gordon If your family is in the Washington D.C. area on Saturday, April 1st, we would love to see you at the Thomas Jefferson Building for Japanese Culture Day.
Archive: March 2025 (4 Posts)
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Archive: January 2025 (3 Posts)
Enjoy a Valentine’s themed Family Day on February 8 January 29, 2025 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.
Archive: October 2024 (5 Posts)
Take a Historical Look at Families on the Home Front this Veterans Day October 30, 2024 Posted by: Rachel Gordon Come by the Library’s Jefferson Building on November 9th to join in activities and more marking Veterans Day! Every November 11th we honor those who served. This year, the Family Day program will be recognizing how families supported the troops overseas during World War I and World War II.
Archive: July 2024 (3 Posts)
Join Us for July Family Day, Celebrating the Olympic Games July 10, 2024 Posted by: Rachel Gordon Sarah Peet of the Informal Learning Office contributed research for this post. On Saturday, July 20th, the Library of Congress’ Informal Learning Office (ILO) hosts its latest monthly, in-person family program.
Archive: February 2024 (4 Posts)
Join Us for Family Days at the Library! First Up: Make a Zine on February 10. February 1, 2024 Posted by: Rachel Gordon On Saturday, February 10th, the Informal Learning Office kicks off a series of monthly, in-person family activity programs. We look forward to welcoming you to sessions full of creative activities, and opportunities to explore Library collections in the beautiful surroundings of the mezzanine level of the Thomas Jefferson Building.
Archive: January 2024 (4 Posts)
Quilts and Quilting: Piecing Together Family History January 24, 2024 Posted by: Katie McCarthy The winter is the perfect time to take a break and get cozy. What’s better when it’s dreary outside than wrapping up in a blanket with a mug of tea or coffee and a good book? You might grab a new fleece throw or an old quilt to stay warm. Growing up, my favorite quilt … Posted in: Activities & Crafts, Researching, Women's History
Archive: November 2023 (4 Posts)
Where’s the Turkey? Activities for Exploring a State-by-State Historical Menu November 22, 2023 Posted by: Alli Hartley-Kong This post was written by Alli Hartley-Kong and Sarah Peet, educational specialists in the Library of Congress’s Informal Learning Office. In the Library’s Informal Learning Office, we find ourselves sifting through digital versions of primary sources every day to identify collections materials we want to connect children and families to.
How To Collect Family Recipes: Inspiration From The Library’s Cookbook Collection
During the holiday season, many of us are thinking about recipes, especially if we’ll be attending or hosting large gatherings for friends and family. The Library of Congress’s large and varied cookbook collection includes items to appeal to all tastes and is a good place to look for some new ideas. From old recipes to regional ones and much more, there’s something for everyone. It’s fun to dig through and see what turns up, and what inspiration you can find for dishes or projects of your own.
Make a Poppy: Crafts and Remembrance for Veterans Day
This post was written by Dianne Choie, Educational Programs Specialist at the Library of Congress. After four years of conflict, the First World War ended with the signing of a ceasefire at 11 a.m. on November 11, 1918. Ever since then, November 11 has been a time to honor military veterans—first as Armistice Day, now Veterans Day in the United States, and Remembrance Day in Britain and Canada.
Archive: September 2023 (6 Posts)
Meet Meg Medina: Family Office Hours with the National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature September 19, 2023 Posted by: Rachel Gordon Young readers and families, Meg Medina, 8th National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature, invites you to join special one-on-one sessions as part of her Cuéntame! Let’s Talk Books platform. On Saturday, October 7, Meg will meet with a select number of families in short sessions occurring from 10:00 am until 4:30 pm.
Archive: August 2023 (6 Posts)
In Search of a Shrimp: Origami Collections & Activity August 2, 2023 Posted by: Alli Hartley-Kong This is a guest post written by Jennifer Ezell, an Educational Programs Specialist in the Informal Learning Office, with special thanks to Cameron Penwell, Japanese Reference Specialist in the Asian Division at the Library of Congress. This past April, we hosted our annual Japanese Culture Day event, a celebration of Japanese culture and heritage featuring … Posted in: Activities & Crafts
Archive: July 2023 (3 Posts)
Baseball Trivia: Summer Reading Community Outreach July 28, 2023 Posted by: Alli Hartley-Kong The trivia questions in this post were created by Library of Congress Internship (LOCI) program past participant Katrina Limson, a MLIS student at San Jose State University. The Washington Nationals are the “team that reads”, but did you know that the city’s Major League Baseball team and the Library of Congress have a partnership that … Posted in: Sports
Archive: June 2023 (3 Posts)
Juneteenth: Remembrances & Recipes June 16, 2023 Posted by: Alli Hartley-Kong This post was authored by Monica Valentine, Program Specialist in the Informal Learning Office. June 19th became a federal U.S. holiday in 2021. This date, known as Juneteenth, commemorates the anniversary of Union troops arriving in Galveston, Texas in 1865 with an announcement of freedom for enslaved African-Americans. Though President Abraham Lincoln had issued the … Posted in: African American History
Archive: May 2023 (4 Posts)
A Celebration Tea For Mother’s Day May 3, 2023 Posted by: Rachel Gordon Mother’s Day is fast approaching, falling on Sunday, May 14th in the U.S. this year. If you’ve already cycled through giving flowers, chocolates, and similar traditional gifts, why not hold a Mother’s Day tea? Like many British people, I grew up experiencing a mid-afternoon tea break as a widespread institution at home and at work. … Posted in: Cooking, Holidays & Celebrations
Archive: April 2023 (4 Posts)
Women in the Military During World War II: Family Listening Activities April 19, 2023 Posted by: Alli Hartley-Kong This is a guest blog by Siobhan Miller, the fall 2022 Teaching with Primary Sources intern at the Young Readers Center & Programs Lab. For more information on the Teaching with Primary Sources internship opportunity, please follow this link. Did you know that every branch of the US military employed women during World War II ? … Posted in: Women's History
Inspiration for the Uninspired
The opinions expressed in this article are the writer’s own and do not reflect the views of Her Campus. Picture this: It’s your senior year of college. Graduation is less than a month away, and you’ve slowly lost your grip on the little things that make you. . . you. For some, senior year may seem like the perfect time to fully embrace new experiences, new jobs, new relationships, etc. But for me, senior year has been a constant struggle to find a balance between fun and work.
Archive: March 2023 (4 Posts)
Meet the Subjects of Latinitas in the Library of Congress’s Collection! March 17, 2023 Posted by: Alli Hartley-Kong Last year at the National Book Festival, audiences at the KidLit stage heard from Juliet Menéndez, the Guatemalan-American author, illustrator, and teacher behind Latinitas: Celebrating 40 Big Dreamers.
Does Poetry Work?
The opinions expressed in this article are the writer’s own and do not reflect the views of Her Campus. Ever since high school, I never really understood the point of poetry. Maybe I never had the best experiences with poetry, and to make matters worse, I was not good at writing it. The words never flowed out smoothly, or fit together perfectly, or oozed philosophical emotions I’d been bottling up for years. Even as a writer, suddenly, words were this thing I had to discover.
Archive: February 2023 (3 Posts)
Open Air Schooling: A Pre-Pandemic Tradition February 1, 2023 Posted by: Rachel Gordon Since March 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic has brought many adjustments to our lives, including the way we learn. In education, students, teachers and families experienced virtual and hybrid classrooms, home schooling and learning pods. When schools reopened, the airborne virus led to more teaching and learning outdoors or with open windows. While it may … Posted in: Researching
Malware delivery through Microsoft OneNote files is growing in a post-macro world [TechSpot]
The use of Microsoft OneNote pages to disseminate malware to unwary users is increasing according to security experts. The researchers at Proofpoint claim they found six campaigns in December 2022 that used OneNote to distribute the AsyncRAT malware in a thorough study. Less than a month later, they detected over…Read Entire Article View Article on TechSpot The use of Microsoft OneNote pages to disseminate malware to unwary users is increasing according to security experts.
Open Air Schooling: A Pre-Pandemic Tradition
Since March 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic has brought many adjustments to our lives, including the way we learn. In education, students, teachers and families experienced virtual and hybrid classrooms, home schooling and learning pods. When schools reopened, the airborne virus led to more teaching and learning outdoors or with open windows. While it may have been new to us, holding classes in fresh or open air for health reasons is an old idea.
Archive: December 2022 (4 Posts)
Best of the National Book Festival 2022: Young Adult December 28, 2022 Posted by: Alli Hartley-Kong This is a guest post by Sasha Dowdy, a program specialist in the Literary Initiatives Office. It was originally published in the National Book Festival blog. The Young Adult stage was a busy spot at the National Book Festival this year, for both teens, adults and everyone in-between. Plus, we welcomed three teen moderators on … Posted in: Books & Author Programs
Archive: 2022 (50 Posts)
Results: 1 - 9 of 50 | Refined by: (Year) 2022 Best of the National Book Festival 2022: Young Adult December 28, 2022 Posted by: Alli Hartley-Kong This is a guest post by Sasha Dowdy, a program specialist in the Literary Initiatives Office. It was originally published in the National Book Festival blog. The Young Adult stage was a busy spot at the National Book Festival this year, for both teens, adults and everyone in-between.
Hanukkah in the Library’s Collections: Celebrating Freedom, Light and Latkes
This year, Hanukkah runs from December 18th to 26th. The winter festival of lights celebrates the 2nd century B.C. victory of the Jewish Maccabees over the Greco-Syrian King Antiochus and his forces. When the Jews sought to rededicate the temple in Jerusalem by relighting the menorah, the remaining one day’s supply of sacred oil miraculously lasted for a full eight days. This post looks at the history of Hanukkah celebrations in the United States and shares some recipes suitable for the season.
Archive: November 2022 (4 Posts)
Best of the Festival 2022: Kid Lit November 28, 2022 Posted by: Alli Hartley-Kong This post was written by Sasha Dowdy, a program specialist in the Literary Initiatives Office. It was originally published in the National Book Festival blog. The National Book Festival has always welcomed families and children, and this year was no exception. On the KidLit stage, the stage devoted to middle-grade writers and their latest books. … Posted in: Books & Author Programs, Reading
Archive: October 2022 (8 Posts)
Refined by: (Year) 2022; (Month) October Halloween Family Day- Your Favorite Ghoulish Gourds October 31, 2022 Posted by: Lauren Windham Roszak On Saturday, October 22, the Library of Congress hosted a Halloween Family Day, featuring Goosebumps author R.L. Stine and Magic Tree House author Mary Pope Osborne discussing 30 years of their series. The Library’s Informal Learning Office also hosted spooky art and reading activities for families in the Jefferson Building before the author program.
Archive: September 2022 (5 Posts)
“Venturesome Ladies”: Trailblazing Female Fliers September 28, 2022 Posted by: Rachel Gordon From its earliest days in the late 18th century, hot air ballooning caught the public imagination. Large crowds watched balloon flights, and aeronauts became celebrities. All balloonists were incredibly brave. Risking injury and even death with every ascent only added to their glamour and fame. The fliers, inventors and scientists involved in early balloon flights … Posted in: Science, Technology & Math
Archive: August 2022 (5 Posts)
What’s Cool Where I’m From? Find Your Home State in the Collections! August 5, 2022 Posted by: Alli Hartley-Kong This blog was coordinated by Alli Hartley-Kong with contributions from Junior Fellows Khrisma McMurray and Kim Grossett, and interns Danielle Fedrigo and Jade Castillo Hermosillo. One of my favorite things about working at the Library of Congress is the incredible array of people who are our colleagues, staff, and visitors. As a proud New Jersey … Posted in: Researching
Intravascular abscess in Lemierre's syndrome due to meticillin-sensitive Staphylococcus aureus
A 29-year-old man who was immunocompromised due to treatment to support second cardiac transplantation for transposition of great vessels, presented with a 4-day history of sore throat and right neck swelling ( appendix ). He was on oral tacrolimus (2 mg every 12 h), myco-phenolate (180 mg every 12 h), prednisolone (5 mg daily), and everolimus (1·5 mg every 12 h).
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