Library Announces Copyright Public Modernization Committee Meeting Feb. 25
The Library of Congress will host the next meeting of the Copyright Public Modernization Committee on Wednesday, Feb. 25 at 1 p.m. ET. This virtual meeting will be free and open to the public.This meeting will feature remarks from Library of Congress and Copyright Office leadership about recent progress on the development of the Enterprise Copyright System. Copyright Public Modernization Committee members and public…
Date:2026-02-06
January 2026
January 30, 2026
(26-008)
Library Names 25 Films to the National Film Registry for Preservation
The Library of Congress has selected 25 films for the National Film Registry due to their cultural, historic or aesthetic importance to preserve the nation’s film heritage, the Library announced today.The selections for 2025 date back to the silent film era with six silent films dating from 1896 to 1926 – a significant number of films in this class. The newest film added to…
Date:2026-01-30
January 27, 2026
(20-009)
Library of Congress Celebrates Composer Frederick Loewe Collection with Concert of Legendary Broadway Songs and Rare Selections
Tony Award-winning music director Ted Sperling conducts a stellar cast that includes Broadway’s Scarlett Strallen, Bryonha Marie Parham and John Riddle in celebration of the Frederick Loewe Collection at the Library of Congress. Loewe’s legendary Broadway shows include “Brigadoon,” “Camelot” and “My Fair Lady,” and his memorable songs like “I Could Have Danced All Night,” and “If Ever I Would Leave You” have become…
Date:2026-01-27
January 22, 2026
(26-003)
Celebrate Black History Month and Valentine's Day during Live! At the Library in February
Visitors are invited to celebrate Valentine's season with romantic Café Concerts during Live! At the Library throughout the month of February. Guests are encouraged to grab a drink and enjoy these intimate performances in the Great Hall, creating the perfect backdrop for a memorable date night at the Library of Congress. Café Concerts include Danny Villanueva, QuinTango and Baltimore's Big Cricket String Band. On…
Date:2026-01-22
January 15, 2026
(26-006)
Library of Congress Video Series ‘American Stories: A Reading Road Trip’ on PBS Books Explores Literary Heritage of United States
The Library of Congress, in partnership with its Affiliate Centers for the Book and PBS Books, has launched the new video series “American Stories: A Reading Road Trip.” The cross-country streaming series uncovers the literary treasures of individual states and territories within the United States and the expansive storied heritage of the country.Timed with America's 250th birthday, each installment of “American Stories: A Reading…
Library of Congress Celebrates America’s 250 Years
Throughout 2026, the Library of Congress invites all Americans to further appreciate the nation’s history by exploring the Library’s collections and expertise through exhibitions and dynamic programming. The Library will commemorate America’s 250th anniversary under the theme It’s Your Story, offering an opportunity for everyone to discover part of America’s story within the world’s largest research collections.The 225-year-old Library of Congress serves Congress and…
Date:2026-01-12
January 7, 2026
(26-002)
Library of Congress Announces Winter-Spring 2026 Concert Season
Concerts from the Library of Congress launches an exciting, yearlong America 250 celebration this January, presenting a broad panorama of the nation’s music in concerts and conversations, lectures, film screenings, educational programs and more. Special projects delve into the Library’s collections to explore American creativity in classical music and jazz, opera and musical theater, popular music and dance.April features the world premieres of two…
Date:2026-01-07
December 2025
December 18, 2025
(25-074)
Explore the Creation of “Oz” and Experience Poetry and Music During Live! At the Library in January
Visitors can mark the 125th anniversary of “The Wizard of Oz” and explore the book’s legacy on stage and screen while viewing a special display at the Library of Congress during Live! At the Library in January. “The Music of Oz” includes reproductions of music and lyric manuscripts, costume designs and photographs from films and musicals inspired by the book, including the 1939 film,…
Date:2025-12-18
December 15, 2025
(25-075)
U.S. Poet Laureate Arthur Sze Announces the Publication of ‘Transient Worlds,’ His Personal Guide to Poetry in Translation
Arthur Sze, the nation’s 25th U.S. Poet Laureate, will publish a new book as a focus of his laureateship: “Transient Worlds,” his personal guide to global poetry in translation. Published by Copper Canyon Press in association with the Library of Congress on April 14, 2026, “Transient Worlds” will take readers through 1,500 years of poetry from around the world and will feature translations into…
Date:2025-12-15
December 11, 2025
(25-073)
Library Innovator in Residence Launches Mobile Self-Guided Community Adventures
Artist, developer and 2025 Library of Congress Innovator in Residence Vivian Li is inviting the public to explore three American communities with Anywhere Adventures, a new interactive mobile website that showcases local history through items from the Library's digital collections. The web application launches on December 11, 2025, offering users their first opportunity to engage with these curated historical experiences.In addition to Li’s hometown…
Date:2025-12-11
December 9, 2025
(25-A06)
Special Operating Hours, Dec. 2025-Jan. 2026
The following is the holiday and special events operation schedule, including building closures for inclement weather, for the Library of Congress for December 2025 through January 2026:Wednesday, Dec. 24 (Christmas Eve)All Library buildings will be CLOSED.Thursday, Dec. 25 (Christmas Day)All Library buildings will be CLOSED.Friday, Dec. 26All Library buildings will be CLOSED.The Library’s public spaces and reading rooms will operate as usual during its…
Date:2025-12-09
December 2, 2025
(25-068)
Library Celebrates a New School Year, Hosting Two Albert Einstein Fellows
The Library of Congress has announced it is hosting two Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellows for the 2025-2026 school year. Fellows work closely with the Library’s Professional Learning and Outreach Initiatives Office and Informal Learning Office to make primary sources from the Library’s collections more accessible and useful for educators in science, technology, engineering and math across the country.Lora Taylor and Michael Lowry, both…
Date:2025-12-02
November 2025
November 24, 2025
(25-072)
Seventh Annual Library of Congress Lavine/Ken Burns Prize for Film Awarded to “American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez”
The Library of Congress, The Better Angels Society, Ken Burns and the Crimson Lion/Lavine Family Foundation have announced the winner of the seventh annual Library of Congress Lavine/Ken Burns Prize for Film (Prize for Film): “American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez.” The film, which examines the extraordinary life of renowned playwright and screenwriter Luis Valdez and was directed by David Alvarado, was awarded…
Date:2025-11-24
November 20, 2025
(25-070)
Celebrate the Holidays During Live! At The Library in December
Visitors are invited to ring in the holidays at Live! At the Library’s holiday celebration on Dec. 4. Enjoy festive happy hour food and drinks, winter crafts and live music while enjoying the most beautiful Christmas tree in Washington, D.C.On Dec. 11, Live! At the Library presents poet Arthur Sze in his inaugural reading as the 25th U.S. Poet Laureate at the Library of…
Date:2025-11-20
November 20, 2025
(25-071)
U.S. Poet Laureate Arthur Sze to Launch Laureateship with Inaugural Reading, Translation Programs
U.S. Poet Laureate Arthur Sze will open his tenure in December with a workshop and reading focused on poetry translation at Queens College of the City University of New York, in the borough where he grew up, followed by his inaugural reading at the Library of Congress on Dec. 11 (rescheduled from October) and two poetry translation workshops in Sze’s hometown of Santa Fe,…
Date:2025-11-20
October 2025
October 1, 2025
(25-A05)
Advisory: Federal Government Shutdown
Due to the temporary shutdown of the federal government, all Library buildings are closed, all public events are canceled, and all inquiries and requests to the Library of Congress web-based services will not be received or responded to until the shutdown ends.Also, any inquiries or requests to the Library of Congress web-based services will not be received or responded to until the shutdown ends.…
Date:2025-10-01
September 2025
September 29, 2025
(25-66)
Library of Congress Acquires Historic Photography Collection from Pittsburgh
The Library of Congress has acquired a historical collection of amateur photographic prints from the Photographic Section of the Academy of Science and Art of Pittsburgh, one of the nation’s oldest continuously operating photography clubs.The collection includes approximately 700 prints that were exhibited in the organization’s salons held annually from 1914 through 1980, along with a full run of salon catalogs. While many works…
Date:2025-09-29
September 29, 2025
(25-A04)
Advisory: Possible Federal Government Shutdown
In the event of a temporary shutdown of the federal government effective 12:01 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 1, all Library of Congress buildings will be CLOSED to the public and researchers.All public events will be cancelled. Also, all inquiries and requests to the Library of Congress web-based services will not be received or responded to until the shutdown ends. Information on loc.gov will not be…
Date:2025-09-29
September 25, 2025
(25-064)
Library To Host Monthly Fall and Winter Family Days
The Library of Congress will host monthly Family Days on select Saturdays throughout the fall and winter season, including programming focused on comics, Thanksgiving and harvest festivals, winter holidays, and George Washington’s Birthday.Families and visitors of all ages are invited to participate in collections-based activities for budding researchers and explore exhibitions on display in the Thomas Jefferson Building. Each program includes a creative activity,…
Date:2025-09-25
September 25, 2025
(25-069)
Library of Congress to Host 2025 Congress.gov Public Forum Sept. 30
The Library of Congress invites members of the public to join the 2025 Congress.gov Public Forum on Tuesday, Sept. 30, from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. ET.The authoritative source for U.S. federal legislative information, Congress.gov is developed and maintained by the Library of Congress in close partnership with the U.S. Senate, the U.S. House of Representatives, and the Government Publishing Office. Since 2020, the…
Date:2025-09-25
September 23, 2025
(25-058)
Collection Close-Up Book Celebrates the History of the Library’s Groundbreaking Concert Series
The Library of Congress is publishing a new book celebrating the rich history of its world-renowned Concerts from the Library of Congress series, founded in 1925 by philanthropist Elizabeth Sprague Coolidge. Co-authored by Nicholas A. Brown-Cáceres and David H. Plylar of the Library’s Music Division, “Let the People Hear It: Concerts from the Library of Congress at 100” shares the story of this remarkable…
Date:2025-09-23
September 18, 2025
(25-065)
Live! At the Library Presents Kate McKinnon and Poet Laureate Arthur Sze in October
Bestselling author Kate McKinnon, the award-winning actress, comedian and “Saturday Night Live” alum, will appear at Live! At the Library on Oct. 2 for an exciting discussion about her children’s book series "The Millicent Quibb School of Etiquette for Young Ladies of Mad Science" and its latest entry, "Secrets of the Purple Pearl." On Oct. 9, Live! At the Library presents poet Arthur Sze…
Date:2025-09-18
September 15, 2025
(25-062)
Library of Congress Names Arthur Sze the Nation's 25th U.S. Poet Laureate
The Library of Congress today announced the appointment of Arthur Sze as the nation’s 25th Poet Laureate Consultant in Poetry for 2025-2026.The winner of the Library’s 2024 Rebekah Johnson Bobbitt National Prize for Poetry, Sze will begin his laureateship with a reading of his work on Thursday, Oct. 9, in the Library’s historic Coolidge Auditorium, and free tickets will be available on loc.gov starting…
Date:2025-09-15
September 11, 2025
(25-063)
Library of Congress Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with Tejas Roots Music and Tambuco Percussion Ensemble
The Library of Congress is honoring Hispanic Heritage Month with a performance by acclaimed musician Nick Gaitán and his band playing Tejas Roots Music and a high-profile concert by Mexico’s Grammy-nominated Tambuco Percussion Ensemble. The monthlong celebration from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, established by Congress, honors the culture, history and contributions of the Hispanic community to the nation.This year’s lineup features the rich…
Date:2025-09-11
September 8, 2025
(25-059)
Library of Congress Announces 2025 Literacy Awards
Twenty-four organizations working to expand literacy and promote reading were awarded the 2025 Library of Congress Literacy Awards this morning on International Literacy Day. The Literacy Awards program, sponsored by David M. Rubenstein since 2013, and by the Kislak Family Foundation since 2023, honors promising initiatives that provide exemplary, innovative and replicable strategies that promote literacy.The Library of Congress continues to draw attention to…
Date:2025-09-08
August 2025
August 28, 2025
(25-060)
Library of Congress National Book Festival Teams Up with C-SPAN’s Book TV to Showcase Nonfiction Literary Voices
For the 25th year, C-SPAN’s Book TV will return to the Library of Congress National Book Festival as a media partner to present select events and interview featured non-fiction authors.Partnering with the Library of Congress, Book TV will be live and on-site from the Walter E. Washington Convention Center on Saturday, Sept. 6, bringing the 2025 National Book Festival to a national television audience.As…
Date:2025-08-28
August 27, 2025
(25-057)
Geraldine Brooks to Receive 2025 Library of Congress Prize for American Fiction
The Library of Congress has announced that the 2025 Library of Congress Prize for American Fiction will be awarded to Geraldine Brooks at the National Book Festival on Sept. 6.One of the Library’s most prestigious awards, the annual Prize for American Fiction honors an American literary writer whose body of work is distinguished by not only its mastery of the art, but also its…
Date:2025-08-27
August 25, 2025
(25-051)
Library of Congress Acquires “Wizard of Oz” Musical Sketches To Add to the Harold Arlen Collection
The Library of Congress has acquired rare music and lyric sketches from composer Harold Arlen and lyricist E.Y. “Yip” Harburg, best known for their collaboration on the score of the iconic film “The Wizard of Oz” in 1939. The film opened in theaters 86 years ago on Aug. 25, 1939, and was inducted into the Library of Congress National Film Registry in 1989. The…
Date:2025-08-25
August 21, 2025
(25-054)
Live! At the Library Features Golden Age of Hollywood Costume Ball in September
Step into the spotlight at the Library of Congress for a dazzling night of vintage glamour, music, dancing and movie magic. The Golden Age of Hollywood Costume Ball invites you on Sept. 18 to celebrate the iconic style and cinematic spirit of the 1920s to the late 1950s.Guests are invited to explore special curated displays of archival treasures of women in the spotlight, highlights…
Date:2025-08-21
August 20, 2025
(25-055)
Library of Congress Opens Award Nominations for Outstanding Federal Libraries, Librarians and Library Technicians
To honor the innovations and successes of federal libraries, librarians and library technicians in meeting the information demands of government, businesses, scholarly communities and the public, the Federal Library and Information Network (FEDLINK) in the Library of Congress has opened nominations for its 28th annual awards for federal librarianship.For nomination materials, visit the “awards” section of the program’s website or email fliccfno@loc.gov. The nomination…
Date:2025-08-20
August 19, 2025
(25-056)
Library of Congress Reaches Major Milestone in Bringing Collections to Users
The Library of Congress has publicly launched the next phase of its generational effort to replace legacy systems and revolutionize core functions — including cataloging, acquisition and collections access.The Library Collections Access Platform serves as the heart of the Library’s collections discovery, description and management operations. It will ultimately enable users to seamlessly discover and access all collections materials, whether the content is digital…
Date:2025-08-19
August 18, 2025
(25-050)
Library of Congress Announces Fall 2025 Concert Season
Library of Congress Announces Fall 2025 Concert SeasonSeason Includes World Premieres of Library Commissions by Sir George Benjamin, Raven Chacon and Larissa MaestroConcerts from the Library of Congress presents a bold 15-event lineup for the fall 2025 season, wrapping up its successful 18-month centennial celebration with a rich mix of classical, jazz and pop concerts, lectures, conversations and special projects that salute the distinguished…
Date:2025-08-18
August 15, 2025
(25-052)
Fall Tour Dates Announced for National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature Mac Barnett
National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature Mac Barnett continues his national tour this fall, sharing his passion for picture books with children and adults alike through his initiative “Behold, the Picture Book! Let’s Celebrate Stories We Can Feel, Hear, and See.” Mac will visit Elkhart, Indiana; Greensboro, North Carolina; Hanover, Pennsylvania; and Manvel, Texas.As the ninth national ambassador, Barnett aims to shift adult perceptions…
Date:2025-08-15
August 14, 2025
(25-053)
National Book Festival Offers Free Activities for Readers of All Ages
With free activities for readers and attendees of all ages, the 2025 Library of Congress National Book Festival will continue to unite book lovers on Saturday, Sept. 6, at the Washington Convention Center from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.There is something for everyone at the festival, which offers a variety of author programs on stages and free activities for families. The schedule tool at…
Date:2025-08-14
August 4, 2025
(25-045)
Library of Congress Unveils Major Upgrades to Chronicling America Website
The Library of Congress has launched a significant upgrade to its Chronicling America website, the nation’s leading free resource for historical U.S. newspapers. The updated platform now integrates fully with the Library’s broader loc.gov digital collections, offering enhanced accessibility, modern design and powerful research tools across all devices.The redesigned interface introduces numerous user-focused improvements, including a fully responsive design that ensures seamless use on…
Date:2025-08-04
July 2025
July 30, 2025
(25-048)
Library of Congress Awards 2025–2026 National Stereoscopic Association Research Fellowships
The Library of Congress announced today that it has awarded its 2025–2026 National Stereoscopic Association Research Fellowships to Briand Gentry, David Hanlon, and David Saiz. Each awardee will receive a two-week fellowship to conduct original research in the Library’s Prints and Photographs Division, which houses one of the world’s most comprehensive collections of stereoscopic and photographic materials.Established in 2022 through a generous donation from…
Date:2025-07-30
July 24, 2025
(25-049)
Get Your Folk Music On During Live! At the Library in August
Experience the magic of folk music brought to life during Live! At the Library in August. On Aug. 14, The Henhouse Prowlers will bring high-energy Bluegrass to the Coolidge Auditorium. Enjoy happy hour drinks and snacks at the Library of Congress before toe-tapping to folk music to end the summer season. On Aug. 21, The Creek Rocks duo will perform a special concert full…
Date:2025-07-24
July 23, 2025
(25-047)
Library Announces 2025 Music Commissions from Koussevitzky Foundation
The Serge Koussevitzky Music Foundation in the Library of Congress has awarded commissions for new musical works to eight composers. The commissions are granted jointly by the foundation and the performing organizations that will present the world premiere of each work.Winning composers for 2025 and the groups co-sponsoring their commissions are: Lisa Bielawa and the Louisville Orchestra, Don Byron and the Sutter-McMillen Duo, Klaus…
Date:2025-07-23
July 17, 2025
(25-046)
Library of Congress Partners with Local Libraries in Eastern Oklahoma and Cleveland to Create Digital Experiences
The Library of Congress today announced LOCal, a new multiyear digital initiative, that will expand the Library’s capacity to bring digital collections into local communities through partnerships with public libraries. The Library will partner with two public libraries to co-create interactive digital experiences that connect local community members with relevant materials held in the Library’s collections.LOCal will enable the Library of Congress to collaborate…
Date:2025-07-17
July 8, 2025
(25-044)
More Than 90 Authors to Join the 25th Library of Congress National Book Festival
Uniting book lovers for 25 years, the Library of Congress National Book Festival will return on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. Throughout the day, attendees will hear conversations with more than 90 authors whose literary genres range from fiction to nonfiction, picture book to biography, poetry to young adult, and more.Throughout the last quarter century,…
Date:2025-07-08
June 2025
June 26, 2025
(25-042)
Library of Congress Honors National Library Service Network Libraries in Pennsylvania and Michigan
The National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled at the Library of Congress has recognized two of its cooperating libraries in Pennsylvania and Michigan for their outstanding service to readers with visual, physical or print disabilities.The Library of Accessible Media for Pennsylvanians in Pittsburgh was named the 2025 Regional Library of the Year, and the Kent District Library Talking Book & Braille…
Date:2025-06-26
June 25, 2025
(25-039)
Library of Congress Acquires Manuscripts and Papers of Award-Winning Composer and Lyricist Stephen Sondheim
The Library of Congress has acquired the manuscripts, music and lyric drafts, recordings, notebooks and scrapbooks of legendary composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim, widely considered one of the most influential and innovative musical theater songwriters of his generation. Winner of eight Tony Awards, including a special Tony for lifetime achievement, Sondheim was a prolific creator, as evidenced by the works found in this extensive…
Date:2025-06-25
June 24, 2025
(25-043)
U.S. Copyright Office Replaces Online Public Catalog with Copyright Public Records System
The U.S. Copyright Office today announced that the Copyright Public Records System has replaced its Online Public Catalog. The Copyright Public Records System provides copyright registration and recordation data with advanced search capabilities, filters, and improved interfaces for public users and Copyright Office staff. The system is the second component of the Copyright Office’s Enterprise Copyright System to be made publicly available. Since the…
Date:2025-06-24
June 18, 2025
(25-041)
Summer Fun Awaits at Live! At the Library in July
Visitors are invited to a special evening with Kwame Anthony Appiah, the 2024 recipient of the John W. Kluge Prize for Achievement in the Study of Humanity, during Live! At the Library in July. During this engaging event on July 24, attendees will navigate compelling real-world moral and ethical dilemmas and cast their votes based on challenging scenarios.Also during Live! At the Library, visitors…
Date:2025-06-18
June 9, 2025
(25-040)
Updated: Annual Summer Movies on the Lawn to Present National Film Registry Selections
The Library of Congress will host its annual “Summer Movies on the Lawn” series starting July 10. The series featuring films from the Library’s National Film Registry will be presented Thursday evenings at sundown on the southeast lawn of the Library’s Thomas Jefferson Building. The 2025 summer movies lineup has been updated since it was announced on May 8, due to the availability of…
Date:2025-06-09
May 2025
May 29, 2025
(25-031)
Library of Congress Announces Awards for Federal Library Excellence
The Federal Library and Information Network (FEDLINK) has announced the winners of its national awards for federal librarianship. These awards celebrate the innovative ways federal libraries, librarians, and library technicians serve with distinction and meet the information demands of the government, business and scholarly communities, and the American public.Federal libraries and staff throughout the United States and abroad competed for the awards. FEDLINK recognizes…
Date:2025-05-29
May 27, 2025
(25-029)
Summer 2025 Family Days at the Library of Congress
The Library of Congress Family Days series on select Saturdays offers an exciting slate of events for June, July and August focused on Juneteenth, library services for blind people, and baseball. Program partners include the Library’s American Folklife Center, the Manuscript Division, the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled and the Washington Nationals. Each Family Day includes a creative activity, connections…
Date:2025-05-27
May 23, 2025
(25-036)
Library Welcomes 2025 Junior Fellows to Summer Internship Program
The Library of Congress announced the appointment of 37 undergraduate, graduate students, and recent graduates to its Junior Fellows Program. The2025 cohort will work across the Library to complete 33 mission-driven projects, including: “Veterans History Project Jukebox: Reaching and Teaching New Library Connectors;” “From Stacks to Metaverse: Documenting Digital Odysseys;” “Music and the Arts as Vehicles for History, Civics, and Democracy;” and “Sharing the…
Date:2025-05-23
May 22, 2025
(25-038)
Celebrate Books, Music and Poetry During Live! At the Library in June
Live! At the Library in June will offer a dynamic evening of music, literature and conversation. Visitors on June 5 are invited to begin the night with a compelling talk by I. Augustus Durham who will explore the musical connection between Marvin Gaye and George Gershwin. Later in the evening, join acclaimed novelist Thomas Mallon for a discussion of his newly released book, “The…
January 7, 2026 (26-002)Library of Congress Announces Winter-Spring 2026 Concert Season Concerts from the Library of Congress launches an exciting, yearlong America 250 celebration this January, presenting a broad panorama of the nation’s music in concerts and conversations, lectures, film screenings, educational programs and more. Special projects delve into the Library’s collections to explore American creativity in classical music and jazz, opera and musical theater, popular music and dance.April features the world premieres of two…
December 18, 2025 (25-074)Explore the Creation of “Oz” and Experience Poetry and Music During Live! At the Library in January Visitors can mark the 125th anniversary of “The Wizard of Oz” and explore the book’s legacy on stage and screen while viewing a special display at the Library of Congress during Live! At the Library in January. “The Music of Oz” includes reproductions of music and lyric manuscripts, costume designs and photographs from films and musicals inspired by the book, including the 1939 film,…
December 15, 2025 (25-075)U.S. Poet Laureate Arthur Sze Announces the Publication of ‘Transient Worlds,’ His Personal Guide to Poetry in Translation Arthur Sze, the nation’s 25th U.S. Poet Laureate, will publish a new book as a focus of his laureateship: “Transient Worlds,” his personal guide to global poetry in translation. Published by Copper Canyon Press in association with the Library of Congress on April 14, 2026, “Transient Worlds” will take readers through 1,500 years of poetry from around the world and will feature translations into…
December 11, 2025 (25-073)Library Innovator in Residence Launches Mobile Self-Guided Community Adventures Artist, developer and 2025 Library of Congress Innovator in Residence Vivian Li is inviting the public to explore three American communities with Anywhere Adventures, a new interactive mobile website that showcases local history through items from the Library's digital collections. The web application launches on December 11, 2025, offering users their first opportunity to engage with these curated historical experiences.In addition to Li’s hometown…
December 9, 2025 (25-A06)Special Operating Hours, Dec. 2025-Jan. 2026 The following is the holiday and special events operation schedule, including building closures for inclement weather, for the Library of Congress for December 2025 through January 2026:Wednesday, Dec. 24 (Christmas Eve)All Library buildings will be CLOSED.Thursday, Dec. 25 (Christmas Day)All Library buildings will be CLOSED.Friday, Dec. 26All Library buildings will be CLOSED.The Library’s public spaces and reading rooms will operate as usual during its…
December 2, 2025 (25-068)Library Celebrates a New School Year, Hosting Two Albert Einstein Fellows The Library of Congress has announced it is hosting two Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellows for the 2025-2026 school year. Fellows work closely with the Library’s Professional Learning and Outreach Initiatives Office and Informal Learning Office to make primary sources from the Library’s collections more accessible and useful for educators in science, technology, engineering and math across the country.Lora Taylor and Michael Lowry, both…
November 24, 2025 (25-072)Seventh Annual Library of Congress Lavine/Ken Burns Prize for Film Awarded to “American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez” The Library of Congress, The Better Angels Society, Ken Burns and the Crimson Lion/Lavine Family Foundation have announced the winner of the seventh annual Library of Congress Lavine/Ken Burns Prize for Film (Prize for Film): “American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez.” The film, which examines the extraordinary life of renowned playwright and screenwriter Luis Valdez and was directed by David Alvarado, was awarded…
November 20, 2025 (25-070)Celebrate the Holidays During Live! At The Library in December Visitors are invited to ring in the holidays at Live! At the Library’s holiday celebration on Dec. 4. Enjoy festive happy hour food and drinks, winter crafts and live music while enjoying the most beautiful Christmas tree in Washington, D.C.On Dec. 11, Live! At the Library presents poet Arthur Sze in his inaugural reading as the 25th U.S. Poet Laureate at the Library of…
November 20, 2025 (25-071)U.S. Poet Laureate Arthur Sze to Launch Laureateship with Inaugural Reading, Translation Programs U.S. Poet Laureate Arthur Sze will open his tenure in December with a workshop and reading focused on poetry translation at Queens College of the City University of New York, in the borough where he grew up, followed by his inaugural reading at the Library of Congress on Dec. 11 (rescheduled from October) and two poetry translation workshops in Sze’s hometown of Santa Fe,…
September 29, 2025 (25-66)Library of Congress Acquires Historic Photography Collection from Pittsburgh The Library of Congress has acquired a historical collection of amateur photographic prints from the Photographic Section of the Academy of Science and Art of Pittsburgh, one of the nation’s oldest continuously operating photography clubs.The collection includes approximately 700 prints that were exhibited in the organization’s salons held annually from 1914 through 1980, along with a full run of salon catalogs. While many works…
September 29, 2025 (25-A04)Advisory: Possible Federal Government Shutdown In the event of a temporary shutdown of the federal government effective 12:01 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 1, all Library of Congress buildings will be CLOSED to the public and researchers.All public events will be cancelled. Also, all inquiries and requests to the Library of Congress web-based services will not be received or responded to until the shutdown ends. Information on loc.gov will not be…
September 25, 2025 (25-064)Library To Host Monthly Fall and Winter Family Days The Library of Congress will host monthly Family Days on select Saturdays throughout the fall and winter season, including programming focused on comics, Thanksgiving and harvest festivals, winter holidays, and George Washington’s Birthday.Families and visitors of all ages are invited to participate in collections-based activities for budding researchers and explore exhibitions on display in the Thomas Jefferson Building. Each program includes a creative activity,…
September 25, 2025 (25-069)Library of Congress to Host 2025 Congress.gov Public Forum Sept. 30 The Library of Congress invites members of the public to join the 2025 Congress.gov Public Forum on Tuesday, Sept. 30, from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. ET.The authoritative source for U.S. federal legislative information, Congress.gov is developed and maintained by the Library of Congress in close partnership with the U.S. Senate, the U.S. House of Representatives, and the Government Publishing Office. Since 2020, the…
September 23, 2025 (25-058)Collection Close-Up Book Celebrates the History of the Library’s Groundbreaking Concert Series The Library of Congress is publishing a new book celebrating the rich history of its world-renowned Concerts from the Library of Congress series, founded in 1925 by philanthropist Elizabeth Sprague Coolidge. Co-authored by Nicholas A. Brown-Cáceres and David H. Plylar of the Library’s Music Division, “Let the People Hear It: Concerts from the Library of Congress at 100” shares the story of this remarkable…
September 18, 2025 (25-065)Live! At the Library Presents Kate McKinnon and Poet Laureate Arthur Sze in October Bestselling author Kate McKinnon, the award-winning actress, comedian and “Saturday Night Live” alum, will appear at Live! At the Library on Oct. 2 for an exciting discussion about her children’s book series "The Millicent Quibb School of Etiquette for Young Ladies of Mad Science" and its latest entry, "Secrets of the Purple Pearl." On Oct. 9, Live! At the Library presents poet Arthur Sze…
September 15, 2025 (25-062)Library of Congress Names Arthur Sze the Nation's 25th U.S. Poet Laureate The Library of Congress today announced the appointment of Arthur Sze as the nation’s 25th Poet Laureate Consultant in Poetry for 2025-2026.The winner of the Library’s 2024 Rebekah Johnson Bobbitt National Prize for Poetry, Sze will begin his laureateship with a reading of his work on Thursday, Oct. 9, in the Library’s historic Coolidge Auditorium, and free tickets will be available on loc.gov starting…
September 11, 2025 (25-063)Library of Congress Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with Tejas Roots Music and Tambuco Percussion Ensemble The Library of Congress is honoring Hispanic Heritage Month with a performance by acclaimed musician Nick Gaitán and his band playing Tejas Roots Music and a high-profile concert by Mexico’s Grammy-nominated Tambuco Percussion Ensemble. The monthlong celebration from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, established by Congress, honors the culture, history and contributions of the Hispanic community to the nation.This year’s lineup features the rich…
September 8, 2025 (25-059)Library of Congress Announces 2025 Literacy Awards Twenty-four organizations working to expand literacy and promote reading were awarded the 2025 Library of Congress Literacy Awards this morning on International Literacy Day. The Literacy Awards program, sponsored by David M. Rubenstein since 2013, and by the Kislak Family Foundation since 2023, honors promising initiatives that provide exemplary, innovative and replicable strategies that promote literacy.The Library of Congress continues to draw attention to…
August 28, 2025 (25-060)Library of Congress National Book Festival Teams Up with C-SPAN’s Book TV to Showcase Nonfiction Literary Voices For the 25th year, C-SPAN’s Book TV will return to the Library of Congress National Book Festival as a media partner to present select events and interview featured non-fiction authors.Partnering with the Library of Congress, Book TV will be live and on-site from the Walter E. Washington Convention Center on Saturday, Sept. 6, bringing the 2025 National Book Festival to a national television audience.As…
August 27, 2025 (25-057)Geraldine Brooks to Receive 2025 Library of Congress Prize for American Fiction The Library of Congress has announced that the 2025 Library of Congress Prize for American Fiction will be awarded to Geraldine Brooks at the National Book Festival on Sept. 6.One of the Library’s most prestigious awards, the annual Prize for American Fiction honors an American literary writer whose body of work is distinguished by not only its mastery of the art, but also its…
August 25, 2025 (25-051)Library of Congress Acquires “Wizard of Oz” Musical Sketches To Add to the Harold Arlen Collection The Library of Congress has acquired rare music and lyric sketches from composer Harold Arlen and lyricist E.Y. “Yip” Harburg, best known for their collaboration on the score of the iconic film “The Wizard of Oz” in 1939. The film opened in theaters 86 years ago on Aug. 25, 1939, and was inducted into the Library of Congress National Film Registry in 1989. The…
August 21, 2025 (25-054)Live! At the Library Features Golden Age of Hollywood Costume Ball in September Step into the spotlight at the Library of Congress for a dazzling night of vintage glamour, music, dancing and movie magic. The Golden Age of Hollywood Costume Ball invites you on Sept. 18 to celebrate the iconic style and cinematic spirit of the 1920s to the late 1950s.Guests are invited to explore special curated displays of archival treasures of women in the spotlight, highlights…
August 20, 2025 (25-055)Library of Congress Opens Award Nominations for Outstanding Federal Libraries, Librarians and Library Technicians To honor the innovations and successes of federal libraries, librarians and library technicians in meeting the information demands of government, businesses, scholarly communities and the public, the Federal Library and Information Network (FEDLINK) in the Library of Congress has opened nominations for its 28th annual awards for federal librarianship.For nomination materials, visit the “awards” section of the program’s website or email fliccfno@loc.gov. The nomination…
August 19, 2025 (25-056)Library of Congress Reaches Major Milestone in Bringing Collections to Users The Library of Congress has publicly launched the next phase of its generational effort to replace legacy systems and revolutionize core functions — including cataloging, acquisition and collections access.The Library Collections Access Platform serves as the heart of the Library’s collections discovery, description and management operations. It will ultimately enable users to seamlessly discover and access all collections materials, whether the content is digital…
August 18, 2025 (25-050)Library of Congress Announces Fall 2025 Concert Season Library of Congress Announces Fall 2025 Concert SeasonSeason Includes World Premieres of Library Commissions by Sir George Benjamin, Raven Chacon and Larissa MaestroConcerts from the Library of Congress presents a bold 15-event lineup for the fall 2025 season, wrapping up its successful 18-month centennial celebration with a rich mix of classical, jazz and pop concerts, lectures, conversations and special projects that salute the distinguished…
August 15, 2025 (25-052)Fall Tour Dates Announced for National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature Mac Barnett National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature Mac Barnett continues his national tour this fall, sharing his passion for picture books with children and adults alike through his initiative “Behold, the Picture Book! Let’s Celebrate Stories We Can Feel, Hear, and See.” Mac will visit Elkhart, Indiana; Greensboro, North Carolina; Hanover, Pennsylvania; and Manvel, Texas.As the ninth national ambassador, Barnett aims to shift adult perceptions…
August 14, 2025 (25-053)National Book Festival Offers Free Activities for Readers of All Ages With free activities for readers and attendees of all ages, the 2025 Library of Congress National Book Festival will continue to unite book lovers on Saturday, Sept. 6, at the Washington Convention Center from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.There is something for everyone at the festival, which offers a variety of author programs on stages and free activities for families. The schedule tool at…
August 4, 2025 (25-045)Library of Congress Unveils Major Upgrades to Chronicling America Website The Library of Congress has launched a significant upgrade to its Chronicling America website, the nation’s leading free resource for historical U.S. newspapers. The updated platform now integrates fully with the Library’s broader loc.gov digital collections, offering enhanced accessibility, modern design and powerful research tools across all devices.The redesigned interface introduces numerous user-focused improvements, including a fully responsive design that ensures seamless use on…
July 30, 2025 (25-048)Library of Congress Awards 2025–2026 National Stereoscopic Association Research Fellowships The Library of Congress announced today that it has awarded its 2025–2026 National Stereoscopic Association Research Fellowships to Briand Gentry, David Hanlon, and David Saiz. Each awardee will receive a two-week fellowship to conduct original research in the Library’s Prints and Photographs Division, which houses one of the world’s most comprehensive collections of stereoscopic and photographic materials.Established in 2022 through a generous donation from…
July 24, 2025 (25-049)Get Your Folk Music On During Live! At the Library in August Experience the magic of folk music brought to life during Live! At the Library in August. On Aug. 14, The Henhouse Prowlers will bring high-energy Bluegrass to the Coolidge Auditorium. Enjoy happy hour drinks and snacks at the Library of Congress before toe-tapping to folk music to end the summer season. On Aug. 21, The Creek Rocks duo will perform a special concert full…
July 23, 2025 (25-047)Library Announces 2025 Music Commissions from Koussevitzky Foundation The Serge Koussevitzky Music Foundation in the Library of Congress has awarded commissions for new musical works to eight composers. The commissions are granted jointly by the foundation and the performing organizations that will present the world premiere of each work.Winning composers for 2025 and the groups co-sponsoring their commissions are: Lisa Bielawa and the Louisville Orchestra, Don Byron and the Sutter-McMillen Duo, Klaus…
July 17, 2025 (25-046)Library of Congress Partners with Local Libraries in Eastern Oklahoma and Cleveland to Create Digital Experiences The Library of Congress today announced LOCal, a new multiyear digital initiative, that will expand the Library’s capacity to bring digital collections into local communities through partnerships with public libraries. The Library will partner with two public libraries to co-create interactive digital experiences that connect local community members with relevant materials held in the Library’s collections.LOCal will enable the Library of Congress to collaborate…
July 8, 2025 (25-044)More Than 90 Authors to Join the 25th Library of Congress National Book Festival Uniting book lovers for 25 years, the Library of Congress National Book Festival will return on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. Throughout the day, attendees will hear conversations with more than 90 authors whose literary genres range from fiction to nonfiction, picture book to biography, poetry to young adult, and more.Throughout the last quarter century,…
June 26, 2025 (25-042)Library of Congress Honors National Library Service Network Libraries in Pennsylvania and Michigan The National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled at the Library of Congress has recognized two of its cooperating libraries in Pennsylvania and Michigan for their outstanding service to readers with visual, physical or print disabilities.The Library of Accessible Media for Pennsylvanians in Pittsburgh was named the 2025 Regional Library of the Year, and the Kent District Library Talking Book & Braille…
June 25, 2025 (25-039)Library of Congress Acquires Manuscripts and Papers of Award-Winning Composer and Lyricist Stephen Sondheim The Library of Congress has acquired the manuscripts, music and lyric drafts, recordings, notebooks and scrapbooks of legendary composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim, widely considered one of the most influential and innovative musical theater songwriters of his generation. Winner of eight Tony Awards, including a special Tony for lifetime achievement, Sondheim was a prolific creator, as evidenced by the works found in this extensive…
June 24, 2025 (25-043)U.S. Copyright Office Replaces Online Public Catalog with Copyright Public Records System The U.S. Copyright Office today announced that the Copyright Public Records System has replaced its Online Public Catalog. The Copyright Public Records System provides copyright registration and recordation data with advanced search capabilities, filters, and improved interfaces for public users and Copyright Office staff. The system is the second component of the Copyright Office’s Enterprise Copyright System to be made publicly available. Since the…
June 18, 2025 (25-041)Summer Fun Awaits at Live! At the Library in July Visitors are invited to a special evening with Kwame Anthony Appiah, the 2024 recipient of the John W. Kluge Prize for Achievement in the Study of Humanity, during Live! At the Library in July. During this engaging event on July 24, attendees will navigate compelling real-world moral and ethical dilemmas and cast their votes based on challenging scenarios.Also during Live! At the Library, visitors…
May 29, 2025 (25-031)Library of Congress Announces Awards for Federal Library Excellence The Federal Library and Information Network (FEDLINK) has announced the winners of its national awards for federal librarianship. These awards celebrate the innovative ways federal libraries, librarians, and library technicians serve with distinction and meet the information demands of the government, business and scholarly communities, and the American public.Federal libraries and staff throughout the United States and abroad competed for the awards. FEDLINK recognizes…
May 27, 2025 (25-029)Summer 2025 Family Days at the Library of Congress The Library of Congress Family Days series on select Saturdays offers an exciting slate of events for June, July and August focused on Juneteenth, library services for blind people, and baseball. Program partners include the Library’s American Folklife Center, the Manuscript Division, the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled and the Washington Nationals. Each Family Day includes a creative activity, connections…
May 23, 2025 (25-036)Library Welcomes 2025 Junior Fellows to Summer Internship Program The Library of Congress announced the appointment of 37 undergraduate, graduate students, and recent graduates to its Junior Fellows Program. The2025 cohort will work across the Library to complete 33 mission-driven projects, including: “Veterans History Project Jukebox: Reaching and Teaching New Library Connectors;” “From Stacks to Metaverse: Documenting Digital Odysseys;” “Music and the Arts as Vehicles for History, Civics, and Democracy;” and “Sharing the…
May 22, 2025 (25-038)Celebrate Books, Music and Poetry During Live! At the Library in June Live! At the Library in June will offer a dynamic evening of music, literature and conversation. Visitors on June 5 are invited to begin the night with a compelling talk by I. Augustus Durham who will explore the musical connection between Marvin Gaye and George Gershwin. Later in the evening, join acclaimed novelist Thomas Mallon for a discussion of his newly released book, “The…