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In observance of the Federal holiday on Monday, February 16, the Jefferson Building Great Hall and exhibitions will be open from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. to guests with timed-entry passes. Reading rooms will be closed to researchers.

Program Poetry & Literature

About This Program

Arthur Sze

Arthur Sze is named the 25th U.S. Poet Laureate

Learn more about the laureate

Geraldine Brooks

Geraldine Brooks Awarded the 2025 Library of Congress Prize for American Fiction

Learn more about Brooks.

Mac Barnett, 2025-2026 National Ambassador for Young People's Literature

Meet Barnett and explore his platform: Behold, The Picture Book! Let's Celebrate Stories We Can Feel, Hear, and See.

Archive of Recorded Poetry and Literature

Listen to historic recordings by Audre Lorde, Kurt Vonnegut, Adrienne Rich, Robert Hayden, and many more.

The Library of Congress promotes poetry and literature year-round through our online and in-person programs, our honors and prizes, and our ambassadors.

Start Your Literary Journey

Watch Take a front row seat at events with literary luminaries—no matter where you live.
Listen Tune in and discover the literary voices that speak directly to you.
Explore Join our poets laureate as they engage communities across the country.