|  | | Live! At the Library: Who Knew? Trivia Night Thursday, March 19, 2026 | 07:00 p.m. - 08:30 p.m. EDT As the U.S. approaches its 250th anniversary, gather your friends for a themed evening of trivia spotlighting the Veterans History Project. Test your knowledge of U.S. and military history inspired by the stories and collections that preserve the voices and experiences of America's veterans! Learn more. |  | | Live! At The Library Thursday, March 19, 2026 | 05:00 p.m. - 08:00 p.m. EDT The Library's Thomas Jefferson Building is open for extended hours every Thursday evening from 5 to 8 p.m. Visitors are invited to enjoy happy hour snacks and drinks available for purchase in the Great Hall while immersing themselves in the Library's exhibits, collections and programs. Learn more. |  | | Afternoons with the Library: Behind-the-Scenes with the Rare Books and Special Collections Division Tuesday, March 24, 2026 | 02:00 p.m. - 03:30 p.m. EST Visit the Rare Book and Special Collections Division to explore highlights from its collection of more than one million items, from medieval manuscripts to artists' books. This in-person session includes an overview of the division and a hands-on printing demonstration on a replica of Benjamin Franklin's eighteenth-century press. Learn more. |  | | Live! At the Library: African and Middle Eastern Reading Room Open House Thursday, March 26, 2026 | 06:30 p.m. - 07:30 p.m. EDT Join us for a special open house of the African and Middle Eastern Reading Room during Live! At the Library. Explore rare manuscripts, early printed books and unique materials. Chat with librarians to discover the rich histories and cultures these collections reveal! Learn more. | | | Live! At the Library: Make Your Own Suffragist Button Thursday, March 26, 2026 | 05:00 p.m. - 08:00 p.m. EDT Celebrate Women's History Month by designing your own button inspired by historic suffrage images from the Library of Congress! The Library's Thomas Jefferson Building is open for extended hours every Thursday evening from 5 to 8 p.m. Visitors are invited to enjoy happy hour snacks and drinks available for purchase in the Great Hall while immersing themselves in the Library's exhibits, collections and programs. Learn more. | | | Webinars Click to edit this placeholder text. | | 2026 Innovator in Residence Informational Webinar Monday, March 16, 2026 | 04:00 p.m. - 05:00 p.m. EDT The Innovator in Residence program invites creative thinkers from diverse fields to connect the Library's digital collections with new audiences across the United States. The Library seeks proposals for projects that inspire discovery, insight and creative remixing or reuse of its collections. Join Library staff for a brief overview of the opportunity and the application process. Register for this event. Orientation to Legal Research: U.S. Federal Statutes Thursday, March 19, 2026 | 01:00 p.m. - 02:00 p.m. EDT Join our Orientation to Legal Research Series, a monthly program led by legal reference librarians introducing key legal sources and research skills. This session covers the basics of U.S. statutory and legislative research, including how to find and use the U.S. Code, U.S. Statutes at Large, and federal bills and resolutions. Register for this event. Business Collections Orientation: The Clothing & Fashion Industry Wednesday, March 25, 2026 | 01:00 p.m. - 02:00 p.m. EDT Explore the Library of Congress's extensive business and economics resources, including print collections, digital materials and databases for company, industry and economic research. In honor of America 250: The Threads That Connect Us, this session highlights collection items related to the fashion and clothing industry. Register for this event. A Foreign and Comparative International Law Webinar: Role of Legislative Bodies in Arab League Member States Thursday, March 26, 2026 | 02:00 p.m. - 03:00 p.m. EDT Join foreign law specialist George Sadek for a webinar exploring legislative bodies across Arab League member states, including parliamentary systems, member selection and legal frameworks. The session will also examine law-making processes in both bicameral and unicameral systems. Register for this event. | | Exhibitions at the Library of Congress Click to edit this placeholder text. | | Ojibwe Poet Jane Johnston Schoolcraft Open from March 1 through April 30, 2026 Celebrate Women's History Month and National Poetry Month at the Library of Congress with a display of manuscript writings by Ojibwe poet and knowledge keeper Jane Johnston Schoolcraft, including handwritten poems and English renditions of traditional Ojibwe stories from her 1826–1827 "Muzzeniegun" manuscript magazine. Learn more. | | | We're excited to welcome you to the Library of Congress. Free timed-entry tickets are required to enter the Library's Thomas Jefferson Building. We encourage you to take a moment to review our page to prepare for a safe and enjoyable visit. | | You are subscribed to Upcoming Events from the Library of Congress. | | | |
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