Upcoming Events at the Library of Congress

Events at the Library of Congress Live! At the Library Thursday, July 6, 5-8 p.m. ET  The Library's Thomas Jefferson Building and all exhibitions will be open for extended hours on Thursdays. Visitors are invited to enjoy happy hour drinks and food available for purchase in the Great Hall and the Jefferson Building's beautiful architecture while immersing themselves in the Library's exhibits, collections and programs. Learn more.  Live! at the Library: "Iron Man" (2008) Thursday, July 6, 8 p.m. ET  Join us for the kick-off of this year's series, a screening of "Iron Man" (2008), the first film in what would become known as the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Run time 2 hours, 4 minutes. Before the film, enjoy a live performance from Batalá Washington, D.C.'s all-women Afro-Brazilian drumming troop, at 7 p.m. Learn more.  Live! at the Library: "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory" (1971) Thursday, July 13, 8 p.m. ET  Join us for a "scrumdiddlyumptious" evening, as we screen "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory" (1971), starring Gene Wilder and Peter Ostrum. Run time 1 hours, 38 minutes. Before the film, enjoy a pre-recorded performance from the Mingus Dynasty Quintet at 7 p.m. Learn more.  Live! at the Library: Patton's War, 1942–44 with Kevin M. Hymel Thursday, July 13, 5-8 p.m. ET  Join historian Kevin M. Hymel as he discusses his books on the mercurial army general at the height of his military career during World War II. Hymel has researched traditional and newly available sources to offer fresh insights into Patton's most memorable achievements and infamous lapses. Learn more.  Ali Doğan Gönültaş Quartet, 150 Years of Music From Kiğı, Turkey Wednesday, July 12, Noon ET  Ali Doğan is a Kurdish-born musician in Turkey. This concert looks at 150-year musical life of the village of Kiğı, Ali's birthplace. It includes the regional languages of Kurmancî, Kırdaskî, Armenian and Turkish, as well as Zazakî, Ali's mother tongue. Learn more.  Film Screenings at the Packard Campus Theater Join us for an array of iconic films screenings at the Packard Campus Theater. Programs are free and open to the public. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Seating at the screenings is on a first-come, first-served basis unless otherwise noted.  Learn more.  Annual Summer Movies on the Lawn  The Library of Congress will host its annual "Summer Movies on the Lawn" series starting July 6. The series featuring films from the Library's National Film Registry will be presented Thursday evenings at sundown on the southeast lawn of the Library's Thomas Jefferson Building. Music will be presented prior to each film, with live performances on July 6, July 20 and Aug. 3. Learn more.  COMING SOON: 2023 National Book Festival  Join us in the nation's capital at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center on Saturday, August 12, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. (doors open at 8:30 a.m.). If you can't join us in Washington, D.C. for a day of free talks and activities, several programs will be livestreamed, and video of all talks can be viewed online after the Festival concludes. Learn more.  Webinars   Community Collections Grants Program Orientation Wednesday, July 12, 6-7 p.m. ET  Join us for an informational webinar on the Community Collections Grants program in the Of the People initiative, providing an overview of the grant program, information on the application process and a live Q&A. Learn more.    Orientation to Legal Research Series: Federal Legislative History Thursday, July 13, 1-2 p.m. ET  This webinar will discuss how to find debates, hearings, reports, and other documents that may reflect a bill's legislative intent as it moves through Congress. Learn more.  Exhibitions at the Library of Congress Several exhibitions are open for visitors to visit at the Library of Congress. ·        Thomas Jefferson's Library ·        Here to Stay: The Legacy of George and Ira Gershwin ·       "Not an Ostrich" and Other Images from America's Library ·       Join In: Voluntary Associations in America ·       Pride and Publishing: LGBTQ+ History in Print   IMPORTANT NOTE: In order to enter the Library's Thomas Jefferson Building and experience the exhibition, each visitor must apply for and receive one of a limited number of free timed entry passes. For information on reserving tickets, visit loc.gov/visit, where visitors can review "Know Before You Go" guidelines and reserve their free passes. Home  |  About  |  Contact Subscriber Preferences & Unsubscribe | Subscriber Help   This email was sent to stevenmagallanes520.nims@blogger.com using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: Library of Congress · 101 Independence Ave, SE · Washington, DC 20540 · 202-707-5000