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Live! At The Library: Thursday, September 3, 2026 | 05:00 p.m. - 08:00 p.m. EDTThe Library’s Thomas Jefferson Building and all exhibitions will be open for extended hours on Thursdays. Visitors are invited to enjoy happy hour drinks and food available for purchase in the Great Hall and the Jefferson Building’s beautiful architecture while immersing themselves in the Library’s exhibits, collections and programs. Learn More. |
Live! At the Library: "The Omnibus Project" Podcast RecordingThursday, September 3, 2026 | 05:00 p.m. - 08:00 p.m. EDTThis live recording of “The Omnibus Project” with hosts Ken Jennings and John Roderick will highlight the Library's treasures. The event will also include a special display of artifacts tied to past episodes for visitors to explore. Learn More. |
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Live! At the Library: Café Concert Summer Series: John BullardThursday, September 03, 2026 | 06:00 p.m. - 08:00 p.m. EDTIn an innovative night of music, join us for a distinctly American clash-up of styles and traditions. Bringing his critically acclaimed performance style, John Bullard continues his exploration of the artistic marriage of banjo and classical music in the Great Hall, ushering the banjo into new territory as a legitimate instrument in the classical chamber setting. Learn More. |
Necessary Turbulence:Women Who Inspire A NationWednesday, September 09, 2026 | 02:00 p.m. - 04:00 p.m. EDTHonor a legacy of leadership, resilience and service with the Library of Congress Veteran's History Project and the launch of "Necessary Turbulence." Hear from the pioneering women of the United States Air Force Academy in this collective memoir, featuring over 100 personal donations to the Library of Congress' collections. Book signing to follow. Learn More. |
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How Genealogy Shaped Society in Early America, with historian Karin Wulf, author of "Lineage"Thursday, September 10, 2026 | 01:00 p.m. - 04:00 p.m. EDTIn this special conversation, historian Karin Wulf will dive into the vital role of genealogy from the colonial era through the birth of the nation and into the 19th century, exploring lineage and connections as foundational elements of American history. Learn More. |
Live! At The LibraryThursday, September 10 | 05:00 p.m. - 08:00 p.m. EDTThe Library's Thomas Jefferson Building is open for extended hours every Thursday evening from 5 to 8 p.m. Visitors are invited to enjoy happy hour snacks and drinks available for purchase in the Great Hall while immersing themselves in the Library's exhibits, collections and programs. Learn more. |
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Live! At the Library:"Love Letters of World War II"Thursday, September 10 | 05:00 p.m. - 08:00 p.m. EDTConfront the challenges of love during war in this powerful performance from Mélange Dance Theater. The evocative music and choreography of 22 dancers and nine musicians, bring to life Veteran's love letters from World War II, a collection of which will be available to explore before the performance. Learn more. |
Live! At the Library: Café Concert Summer Series: Everyday EverybodyThursday, September 10 | 06:00 p.m. - 08:00 p.m. EDTSay farewell to a celebratory summer with the DC-based band Everyday Everybody who bring their distinctly American sound blending Funk, Soul, Jazz and Afrofunk. Join us for an energetic live performance from the group named "Best Local Original Band" by the Washington City Paper and named "Best Funk Group" by the Washington Area Music Association. Learn more. |
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12th Annual Small Press Expo Program with Cartoonist Kim DeitchFriday, September 11, 2026 | 01:00 p.m. - 02:00 p.m. EDTJoin us for the 12th Annual Small Press Expo Program, an afternoon with Eisner and Inkpot Award-winning Cartoonist Kim Deitch on "How I Got My Start in Art." Kim will talk about the early days of his career and the influences on his work. He will also preview related, unpublished work and share some tales from his most recent book, "How I Make Comics." Learn more. |
A Celebration of Sir James GalwaySaturday, September 12, 2026 | 07:00 p.m. - 09:00 p.m. EDTCelebrate the musical legacy of flutist Sir James Galway with the world premier of Lowell Liebermann's Sonata for Solo Flute, commissioned by the Library of Congress for this event and performed by Lorna McGhee, principal flutist of the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Liebermann will then join McGhee, Lady Jeanne Galway and Carol Lynn Ward Bamford, the Library's musical instruments curator, onstage for a fascinating discussion highlighting the career and extraordinary gifts of one of the world's most famous musicians. Learn more. |
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Orientation to Legal Research: U.S. Case LawThursday, September 3, 2026 | 01:00 p.m. - 02:00 p.m. EDTJoin the Law Library of Congress for an overview of U.S. case law research, including information about the U.S. federal court system, the publication of court opinions, methods for researching case law and information about locating records and briefs. Register Now. |
An Orientation to Law Library Collections Webinar featuring the New Jersey State LibraryThursday, September 10, 2026 | 01:00 p.m. - 02:00 p.m. EDTIn this installment of the Orientation to Law Library Collections (OLLC) Webinar Series, Law Library of Congress experts and Cynthia Lambert, Law Librarian at the New Jersey State Library, will share digital and on-site resources available to legal researchers looking for an introduction to the Library's special services and collections. Register Now. |
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 Library Treasures Stored on Synthetic DNAOpen from July 1, 2026 through July 3, 2027To mark America’s 250th anniversary, the Library of Congress has created a cutting-edge molecular data storage device featuring treasures from the Library’s collections, which has been placed in a time capsule in Philadelphia to be opened in 2276. This small display features an identical copy of the miniature device, which uses synthetic DNA to store digital copies of specially selected Library materials. Learn more. |
The Declaration’s PromiseOpen from July 3, 2026 through July 3, 2027Now on view in the David M. Rubenstein Treasures Gallery, “The Declaration’s Promise: A Revolutionary Idea” explores the principles of the Declaration of Independence and their impact on American history over the past 250 years. With Thomas Jefferson's draft of the Declaration of Independence as the centerpiece, the exhibition draws on a wide variety of items from across the Library’s collections, including manuscripts, rare books, images, music, recordings, newspapers, poetry and popular culture from the 20th and 21st centuries. Together, these materials explore the ways Americans have used the Declaration as a framework for demanding rights and liberties and as inspiration for innovation and creative expression over the decades. Learn More.  This tiny vial carries digital copies of Thomas Jefferson's draft of the Declaration of Independence, Francis Scott Key's lyrics to the national anthem and more, all preserved using cutting-edge molecular data storage technology. Learn more. |
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 Here to Stay: The Legacy of George and Ira GershwinOngoing ExhibitThis exhibition celebrates the lives and work of George and Ira Gershwin through music manuscripts and other documents from the Gershwin collection that chronicle their lives and careers. Plan your visit. |
 The Gutenberg BibleOngoing ExhibitOn display in the Library’s Great Hall, the landmark Gutenberg Bible marks the beginning of the printed book and the explosion of knowledge and creativity set off by the use of movable type. Plan your visit. |
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