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American Feast: Cookbooks and Cocktails from the Library of Congress
New Library of Congress Books on Food and Photography
A new series from the Library of Congress invites readers to experience the Library’s treasures in compact, accessible books that curate a unique collection of objects and bring them to life with c
Le Chant des Morts (“The Song of the Dead”), 1948. Handwritten poems by Pierre Reverdy. Illustrations by Pablo Picasso.
Library of Congress Celebrates Historic Aramont Library
The Library of Congress will celebrate the Aramont Library with a series of events on January 19 that includes a scholarly symposium, a display of first editions
former U.S. Poet Laureate Joy Harjo
Joy Harjo’s Living Nations, Living Words Poet Laureate Project Honored
The Association of Tribal Archives, Libraries, and Museums has presented one of its Guardians of Culture and Lifeways International Awards to the Library of Congress and former U.S.
New exhibition space at Library of Congress
Rare Books and Maps in New Early Americas Exhibition Space
The Kislak Family Foundation is donating $10 million to create a new exhibition at the Library of Congress that
The San Salvador Huejotzingo Codex
Library of Congress Acquires Rare Codex from Central Mexico
The Library of Congress has acquired the San Salvador Huejotzingo Codex, which documents legal proceedings from 1571 in which Indigenous Nahuatl officials in cent
Make Way for Books
Library of Congress Announces Winners of 2022 Literacy Awards
Washington, D.C.
Giant Bible of Mainz
Behold the Giant Mainz Bible!
If you haven’t seen the Giant Mainz Bible, here’s your chance.
Illustration by Vera B. Williams from Cherries and Cherry Pits
Library of Congress Acquires Original Artwork by Vera B. Williams
Washington, D.C. — The Library of Congress has acquired the original watercolor illustrations created by Vera B.
2022 National Book Festival poster (cropped)
2022 National Book Festival Poster Reveal
Every year since 2001, the Library of Congress has commissioned original artwork for its
Library of Congress National Book Authors
Library of Congress National Book Festival Announces Author Lineup
Washington, D.C. — The 2022 Library of Congress National Book Festival returns to the Washington Convention Center this Labor Day weekend on Saturday, Sept.