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Published on May 9, 2023 - 16:05 GMT

Latest News: Library of Congress Completes Digitization of Yongle Encyclopedia, Largest Reference Work of Pre-Modern Era

The Library of Congress has completed a yearslong effort to digitize the Yongle Encyclopedia (Yongle dadian 永樂大典), the largest reference work created in pre-modern China, and possibly the world. Digital publication of the 41 volumes held in the Library’s …

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Published on May 2, 2023 - 14:17 GMT

Latest News: Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens Papers Open for Research at the Library of Congress

A major portion of the papers of Supreme Court Associate Justice John Paul Stevens is opening for research use on May 2 in the Manuscript Division of the Library of Congress. The collection documents the evolving position of one of the longest-serving …

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Published on May 1, 2023 - 16:13 GMT

Latest News: Meg Medina Embarks on Tour as National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature

National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature Meg Medina will launch her national tour with a visit to the communities of Lake Charles, Louisiana and Newburgh, New York this spring and summer. During her tour, Medina will inspire students and families …

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Published on April 24, 2023 - 15:32 GMT

Latest News: U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón Appointed for a Historic Two-Year Second Term

Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden has appointed Ada Limón to serve a two-year second term as the nation’s 24th Poet Laureate Consultant in Poetry. The act of Congress establishing the poet laureate position states that the Librarian may appoint a laureate …

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Published on April 21, 2023 - 15:24 GMT

Latest News: Honor Vietnam Veterans, Celebrate Jewish-American Heritage Month and More During Live at the Library in May

Honor Vietnam War veterans during Live at the Library in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the dedication of the Vietnam War Memorial on May 11. Cultural events in May also will celebrate Yiddish history in the United States and the history of recipes …

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Published on April 19, 2023 - 16:55 GMT

Latest News: Library of Congress Webinar to Present Advances in Microbiome Research

The Library of Congress Health Services Division and Science, Technology and Business Division will host a webinar on Thursday, April 27, to discuss advances in microbiome research and the potential and promise of microbiome-based medicine in the era of …

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Published on April 4, 2023 - 15:02 GMT

Save the Date! 2023 National Book Festival

2023 Library of Congress National Book Festival Saturday, August 12, 2023 Walter E. Washington Convention Center Mark your calendars! Join us at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center on Saturday, Aug. 12 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. for the 2023 Library of …

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Published on March 27, 2023 - 14:29 GMT

Latest News: Experience the World in Sound with Jim Metzner from ‘Pulse of the Planet’ and Jad Abumrad of ‘Radio Lab’ during Live ...

Visitors can immerse themselves in sounds of people and places during Live at the Library in April. On April 27, audio producer Jim Metzner of “Pulse of the Planet” sits down for a conversation with Jad Abumrad, creator of the podcast “Radio Lab.” A …

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Published on March 22, 2023 - 19:19 GMT

Latest News: Library Seeks Applicants for the 2023 Archives, History and Heritage Advanced Internship Program

The Library of Congress is seeking applicants for its next Archives, History and Heritage Advanced Internship Program, which will run from Sept. 11 to Nov. 17. This 10-week, paid internship is open to currently enrolled undergraduate juniors and seniors, …

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Published on March 14, 2023 - 16:02 GMT

Collection Close-Up Book Series Highlights Library Treasures

Collection Close-Up Book Series Provides Intimate Look at Library of Congress Collections First Two Books Focus on Food and Photography A new series from the Library of Congress invites readers to experience the Library’s treasures in compact, accessible …

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Published on March 9, 2023 - 16:29 GMT

Latest News: Library of Congress Releases Fourth Season of “America Works” Podcast

The American Folklife Center at the Library of Congress has released its fourth season of “America Works,” an innovative podcast series celebrating the diversity, grit and creativity of American workers in the face of economic uncertainty. The new season, …

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Published on March 8, 2023 - 19:15 GMT

Inaugural Library of Congress Film and Sound Festival Set to Gather Film Fans, Archivists and Authors in Celebration of Rare ...

The Library of Congress National Audio-Visual Conservation Center announced today the inaugural Library of Congress Festival of Film and Sound, a new four-day film event celebrating the Library’s rich moving image and recorded sound collections. The …

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Published on March 3, 2023 - 19:18 GMT

Latest News: Library of Congress to Celebrate National Cherry Blossom Festival

The Library of Congress will host its annual Japanese Culture Day in celebration of the 2023 National Cherry Blossom Festival, an annual commemoration of Japan’s 1912 gift to the U.S. of 3,020 cherry trees. Japanese Culture Day will take place at the …

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Published on February 16, 2023 - 17:52 GMT

Latest News: Live at the Library to Feature Gershwin Prize Honoree Joni Mitchell

Gershwin Prize honoree Joni Mitchell will sit down with Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden for a special conversation during Live at the Library on March 2. The Library will continue to celebrate Women’s History Month with an event highlighting women’s …

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Published on February 15, 2023 - 16:44 GMT

Latest News: Library Receives $2.5 million from Lilly Endowment Inc.

The Library of Congress has received a $2.5 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc., through its Religion and Cultural Institutions Initiative. The grant will support the launch of Library programs to enhance public understanding of religious cultures in …

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Published on February 9, 2023 - 19:12 GMT

Latest News & Events: Artists Celebrate Joni Mitchell Receiving Gershwin Prize

Musical artists will join the national library and American leaders to honor music legend Joni Mitchell in the nation’s capital on Wednesday, March 1, as she is awarded the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song during an all-star tribute …

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Published on February 8, 2023 - 16:45 GMT

Latest News: Library Acquires Archives of Garth Fagan Dance Company

The Library of Congress has acquired the papers of choreographer Garth Fagan and Garth Fagan Dance, the company founded by Fagan in 1970. Garth Fagan Dance is distinguished by the artistic imagination and polyrhythmic movement of Jamaican-born Fagan, …

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Published on February 2, 2023 - 19:04 GMT

Latest News: Library to Host Winter 2023 Copyright Public Modernization Committee Meeting

The Library of Congress will host a virtual meeting of the Copyright Public Modernization Committee on Thursday, March 2 at 1 p.m. ET. In addition to updates from Library and Copyright Office staff on the development of the Enterprise Copyright System, …

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Published on February 1, 2023 - 18:20 GMT

Latest News: Library Opens New Web Archive Collection, Features Programs for Black History Month

A new web archive collection from the Library of Congress documents the civil unrest sparked by the police murder of George Floyd on May 25, 2020. The Protests Against Racism Web Archive contains a selection of websites documenting protests against racism …

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Published on January 26, 2023 - 16:55 GMT

Live at the Library to Celebrate Black History Month, Presidents Day in February

Dive deep into the Library’s collections in celebration of Black History Month with displays and a performance from the Library’s American Folklife Center during Live at the Library in February. Plus, step back in time with an intimate look at the …

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