The NLS Summer Reading Program, which ran from June 24 to August 9, 2024, was a celebration of reading, learning, and fun for all ages. There's one highlight you can still enjoy: the virtual tour of the Jefferson building at the Library of Congress!
Virtual tour of the Jefferson building at the Library of Congress
For families or all-age groups. The Thomas Jefferson Building is the oldest and grandest of the three buildings that make up the Library of Congress campus on Capitol Hill in Washington D.C. You can discover artwork and architecture that connect to knowledge and creativity past and present through the talking book presented here, which provides a described audio tour of this important building. If you are an NLS patron with BARD, you can download this talking book, "Audio described tour of the Thomas Jefferson Building at the Library of Congress (DB121189)" or you can request it from your local NLS library. (All references to navigation refer only to the talking book and do not apply to the audio as played through the player below.)
Highlights of past events
The 2024 Summer Reading Program hosted story times, an author talk, several online gaming activities, music, and more!
Kickoff event (all ages)
NLS Director Jason Broughton kicked off this year’s summer reading program with a warm welcome and Librarian of Congress Dr. Carla Hayden delighted our young readers with a picture book reading of The Adventures of Marshmallow and Peter (BR25025, DBC30393) by Peter Heath.
Story time and music by Turtle Dance Music (K-3rd grade)
The Turtle Dance Music Man, Matt Mazur, returned back! Matt led us in singing and dancing and treat our young readers to a reading of Saturday (BR23018, DB98170) by Oge Mora.
Author Talk: Angeline Boulley with Andrea L. Rogers (YA and Adult)
On July 25, 2024, New York Times bestselling author Angeline Boulley discussed her books Firekeeper’s Daughter (BR24040, DB102762) and Warrior Girl Unearthed (BR25116 in process, DB114761) in conversation with the moderator, the award-winning author Andrea L. Rogers.
