Events at the Library of Congress
Wednesday July 9, 2025
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Event | film and video screenings Film Screening: "Rising Above the Fray"
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Wednesday,
July 09, 2025
12:00 pm -
1:30 pm
EDT
- James Madison Building, Pickford Theater (LM-302)
This documentary highlights African American veterans of the Army Warrant Officer Corps. By sharing their lived experiences and journeys, to achieving the highest rank of Chief Warrant Officer Five (CW5), it aims to preserve history, inspire future generations, and highlight the resilience and excellence of these trailblazing service members. The screening commemorates the anniversary of the Army Warrant Officer Corps, which was established on… -
Wednesday,
July 09, 2025
12:00 pm -
1:30 pm
EDT
Wednesday July 16, 2025
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Event | courses and workshops Finding Pictures: Back to School
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Wednesday,
July 16, 2025
3:00 pm -
4:00 pm
EDT
- Online Only
It may be summer, but the Prints & Photographs Division is heading back to school! There will be something for everyone in this webinar with Reference Specialist, Ryan Brubacher, including pictures of buildings and supplies, meals and recess, athletics and music, and many other aspects of the diverse set of experiences known as school.More information at zoomgov.com. -
Wednesday,
July 16, 2025
3:00 pm -
4:00 pm
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Thursday July 17, 2025
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Event | lectures and symposia John Bidwell's "The Declaration in Print and Script"
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Thursday,
July 17, 2025
12:00 pm -
1:00 pm
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- Thomas Jefferson Building, LJ 119
Author and historian John Bidwell will discuss his research into the print history of the Declaration of Independence, highlighting his use of the Library's collections. -
Thursday,
July 17, 2025
12:00 pm -
1:00 pm
EDT
Thursday August 14, 2025
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Event | lectures and symposia Book Artist in the Studio
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Thursday,
August 14, 2025
3:00 pm -
5:00 pm
EDT
- Thomas Jefferson Building, LJ 119
Enjoy an afternoon with book artists, specialists, librarians, and curators at the Library of Congress for a free, in-person symposium celebrating the book-making process and the Aramont Library. -
Thursday,
August 14, 2025
3:00 pm -
5:00 pm
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Thursday September 18, 2025
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Event | courses and workshops Ruth E. Iskin: Mary Cassatt Between Paris and New York
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Thursday,
September 18, 2025
1:00 pm -
2:00 pm
EDT
- Online Only
Learn about artist Mary Cassatt’s connections to the American women’s suffrage movement in a conversation with author Ruth Iskin about her book and her research in the Library's Manuscript Division. -
Thursday,
September 18, 2025
1:00 pm -
2:00 pm
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Saturday September 27, 2025
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Event | courses and workshops Cadette Girl Scout Day
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Saturday,
September 27, 2025
10:00 am -
3:30 pm
EDT
- Thomas Jefferson Building, LJ 119
Join the Library of Congress as Cadette Girl Scouts work toward achieving their Comic Artist badge. Cadettes will explore items from the Library of Congress’ collection, hear from comic artists about their process, create their own comic book and learn about the work of the Library to oversee one of the world’s largest collections of comics. -
Saturday,
September 27, 2025
10:00 am -
3:30 pm
EDT