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Orientation: How to Use the Library of Congress for Genealogical Research
Monday, November 09, 2026 | 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. EST
Join us for this in-person orientation session at the Library of Congress. In this session, you will learn about the Library's family history resources, collections and services. Learn how to find, request and use books, digital collections and other resources for genealogical research, with tips on search strategies and selecting the best sources and tools. Learn More.
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Made at the Library: A Vision of the Law, Judge David S. Tatel, Disability, the Courts, and Justice
Tuesday, November 10, 2026 | 02:00 p.m. - 03:00 p.m. EST
Manuscript Division historian Ryan Reft and senior archives specialist Connie Cartledge will interview Judge David S. Tatel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit about his book "Vision: A Memoir of Blindness and Justice." The discussion will explore disability, Judge Tatel’s methods for meeting the demands of a legal career and his nearly three decades on the D.C. Circuit. Learn more.
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Thomas Jefferson's Qur'an: The Founders and Their Middle Eastern Books
Thursday, November 12, 2026 | 02:00 p.m. - 03:00 p.m. EST
When Thomas Jefferson sold his private library to form the nucleus of the Library of Congress in 1815, his gift to the new nation included a Qur'an, along with numerous other books about the beliefs, languages and history of the Middle East. Where are these tomes now and what do they reveal about the intellectual curiosity and reading habits of these pivotal Founders as they navigated their nation through its beginnings? Learn more.
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Live! At The Library
Thursday, November 12, 2026 | 05:00 p.m. - 08:00 p.m. EST
Celebrate GIS Day at the Library of Congress through our “Mapping Biogeography” event! Join us in the Great Hall to create origami animals and construct paper globes displaying animal habitats. The evening also includes a separately ticketed talk in Coolidge Auditorium with Dr. Walter Jetz and a biogeography-themed display of collection items from across the Library will be available in Whittall Pavilion. Learn More.
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Live! At the Library: Putting Biodiversity on the Map — Toward a Global Map of Life
Thursday, November 12, 2026 | 06:30 p.m. - 07:30 p.m. EST
How do scientists map life on Earth? In this GIS Day 2026 presentation, Dr. Walter Jetz of Yale University will explore the data, technology and cartographic challenges behind building a global biodiversity map and explain why it is essential for understanding and conserving the planet's species.
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Family Day: Giving Thanks
Saturday, November 14, 2026 | 10:30 a.m. - 03:30 p.m. EST
Celebrate the role of family recipes at Thanksgiving and learn about fall festivals around the world. Meet Library staff from the Asian and the Science and Business Reading Rooms and chat about their work with related special collections. Each Family Day includes a creative activity, connections to Library of Congress collections, a chance to talk to staff experts and a guide to using Library resources at home. Learn More.
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Collection Connections: The Moving Image and Recorded Sound Research Centers
Thursday, November 19, 2026 | 02:00 p.m. - 03:00 p.m. EST
Join Library of Congress experts for an in-person introduction to the Recorded Sound and Moving Image Research Centers, part of the National Audio-Visual Conservation Center (NAVCC), which houses the world's largest collection of audiovisual works. Enjoy a curated display of collection highlights and learn how researchers can access and use these exceptional resources. Learn More.
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Live! At The Library
Thursday, November 19, 2026 | 05:00 p.m. - 08:00 p.m. EST
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.
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Live! At the Library: Who Knew? Gallery Challenge
Thursday, November 19, 2026 | 05:00 p.m. - 08:00 p.m. EST
Join us for the opening of the “Voices of the Early Americas: The Jay I. Kislak Gallery” in the newly designed exhibit space and take part in the Who Knew? Gallery Challenge. This activity invites visitors to look closely and consider the histories of indigenous cultures before the arrival of Europeans, the lasting impact of that encounter and the vibrancy of these communities today. Learn More.
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Webinars
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Research Orientation: Resources for Romania
Tuesday, November 10, 2026 | 02:00 p.m. - 03:00 p.m. EST
Join us for a virtual orientation to the Romania collections at the Library of Congress! We will show you how to use the tools needed to support your research. After the session, you'll have the opportunity to connect with a Romanian collection specialist during a Q&A. Learn More.
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A Foreign and Comparative International Law Webinar: Migration Trends in Key Latin American Jurisdictions: A Legal Perspective
Thursday, November 12, 2026 | 02:00 p.m. - 03:00 p.m. EST
In this installment of the Foreign and Comparative Law Webinar Series, explore how increasing migration flows across the Western Hemisphere have shaped legal and policy responses in Latin America. Foreign law specialists Stephania Alvarez and Gustavo Guerra will provide an overview of recent migration-related legal and policy developments adopted by several Latin American countries. Learn More.
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Online Orientation: How to Use the Library of Congress for New Researchers
Wednesday, November 18, 2026 | 02:30 p.m. - 03:30 p.m. EST
Join us for an online orientation introducing the Library’s resources, collections and services. Learn how to locate materials, navigate research basics and connect with experts who can help you get started. Reference librarians will also explain how to get a library card, set up your Library account and access materials from Reading Rooms and Research Centers — whether you’re researching onsite or online. Learn More.
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Finding Pictures: Toni Frissell: Fashion in Color
Wednesday, November 18, 2026 | 03:00 p.m. - 04:00 p.m. EST
Join archivist Leah Rios for a vibrant visual tour of Toni Frissell’s color fashion photography. Active from the 1930s to the 1960s, Frissell brought fashion outdoors using vivid Kodachrome film and dynamic angles to capture the energy of modern women and postwar leisure. This presentation will showcase a selection of her striking color images, offering a glimpse into the elegance, movement and innovation that defined her work for Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar and Sports Illustrated. Learn More.
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An Orientation to Law Library Collections featuring the State Law Library of Mississippi
Thursday, November 19, 2026 | 01:00 p.m. - 02:00 p.m. EST
In this installment of the The Orientation to Law Library Collections series, explore the digital resources available through the Law Library’s website, as well as research materials and services accessible onsite. This session will also feature a special guest presentation by librarians from the State Law Library of Mississippi as part of the State Law Libraries Outreach Project. Learn More.
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Exhibitions at the Library of Congress
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"Alive in Many Hands" The American Folklife Center at 50
Ongoing Exhibit
The American Folklife Center (AFC) at the Library of Congress turns 50 in 2026, marking a half century of preserving, presenting and supporting folk culture! In 1976, Congress charged the center with safeguarding the nation’s living cultural traditions — everything from fiddle tunes and quilt patterns to holiday rituals, occupational skills and family recipes. Explore this multimedia experience highlighting treasures from one of the world's largest folklife archives! Learn more.
Library Treasures Stored on Synthetic DNA
Open from July 1, 2026 through July 3, 2027
To mark America’s 250th anniversary, the Library of Congress has created a cutting-edge molecular data storage device featuring treasures from the Library’s collections, which has been placed in a time capsule in Philadelphia to be opened in 2276.
This small display features an identical copy of the miniature device, which uses synthetic DNA to store digital copies of specially selected Library materials. Learn more.
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The Declaration's Promise: A Revolutionary Idea
Open from July 3, 2026 – July 3, 2027
Now on view in the David M. Rubenstein Treasures Gallery, “The Declaration’s Promise: A Revolutionary Idea” explores the principles of the Declaration of Independence and their impact on American history over the past 250 years.
With Thomas Jefferson's draft of the Declaration of Independence as the centerpiece, the exhibition draws on a wide variety of items from across the Library’s collections, including manuscripts, rare books, images, music, recordings, newspapers, poetry and popular culture from the 20th and 21st centuries. Together, these materials explore the ways Americans have used the Declaration as a framework for demanding rights and liberties and as inspiration for innovation and creative expression over the decades.
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This tiny vial carries digital copies of Thomas Jefferson's draft of the Declaration of Independence, Francis Scott Key's lyrics to the national anthem and more, all preserved using cutting-edge molecular data storage technology. Learn more. |
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Here to Stay: The Legacy of
George and Ira Gershwin
Ongoing Exhibit
This exhibition celebrates the lives and work of George and Ira Gershwin through music manuscripts and other documents from the Gershwin collection that chronicle their lives and careers. Plan your visit. |
The Gutenberg Bible
Ongoing Exhibit
On display in the Library’s Great Hall, the landmark Gutenberg Bible marks the beginning of the printed book and the explosion of knowledge and creativity set off by the use of movable type. Plan your visit. |
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