In celebration of National Braille Literacy Month, we're here to tell you about the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled (NLS)! NLS, part of the Library of Congress, is a free braille and talking book library service for people with temporary or permanent low vision, blindness, or a disability that prevents them from using regular print materials. Through a national network of cooperating libraries, NLS circulates books and magazines in braille or audio formats that are inst
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In celebration of National Braille Literacy Month, we're here to tell you about the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled (NLS)! NLS, part of the Library of Congress, is a free braille and talking book library service for people with temporary or permanent low vision, blindness, or a disability that prevents them from using regular print materials. Through a national network of cooperating libraries, NLS circulates books and magazines in braille or audio formats that are inst
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ANNOUNCEMENT: 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 oldest inductee is an 1896 film titled “The Tramp and the Dog,” a silent film from Chicago's Selig Polyscope Company that is recognized as the first commercial film made in Chicago. It is one of six silent films being added to the registry this year. The newest inductee is Wes Anderson’s “The Grand Budapest
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ANNOUNCEMENT: 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 oldest inductee is an 1896 film titled “The Tramp and the Dog,” a silent film from Chicago's Selig Polyscope Company that is recognized as the first commercial film made in Chicago. It is one of six silent films being added to the registry this year. The newest inductee is Wes Anderson’s “The Grand Budapest
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It’s Constitution Day! While the current home of the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence is the @usnatarchives, both documents were once housed here at the Library of Congress. Right now, for the first time ever, the National Archives has the full U.S. Constitution, including all 27 amendments, displayed in its Rotunda. The display will remain open through Wednesday, Oct. 1. Head to visit.archives.gov to learn more! #constitutionday | The Library of Congress
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It’s Constitution Day! While the current home of the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence is the @usnatarchives, both documents were once housed here at the Library of Congress. Right now, for the first time ever, the National Archives has the full U.S. Constitution, including all 27 amendments, displayed in its Rotunda. The display will remain open through Wednesday, Oct. 1. Head to visit.archives.gov to learn more! #constitutionday | The Library of Congress
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This year marks 25 years of the Veterans History Project at the Library of Congress, which was celebrated in the PBS “Salute to Service” broadcast last month. The Veterans History Project collects, preserves and makes accessible the firsthand recollections of U.S. military veterans who served from World War I through more recent conflicts and peacekeeping missions, so that future generations may hear directly from veterans and better understand what they saw, did and felt during their service. L
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This year marks 25 years of the Veterans History Project at the Library of Congress, which was celebrated in the PBS “Salute to Service” broadcast last month. The Veterans History Project collects, preserves and makes accessible the firsthand recollections of U.S. military veterans who served from World War I through more recent conflicts and peacekeeping missions, so that future generations may hear directly from veterans and better understand what they saw, did and felt during their service. L
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Part 3 of 3: Conservation interns rebinding books from the Thomas Jefferson Library Collection
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Part 3 of 3: Conservation interns rebinding books from the Thomas Jefferson Library Collection
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Making maps accessible to the blind at the Library of Congress
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Making maps accessible to the blind at the Library of Congress
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Finding Amelia Earhart's voice at the Library of Congress
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How the Library of Congress unearthed a famous, presumed-lost silent film
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The National Book Festival is THIS SATURDAY!! We’ve been sharing our excitement about the lineup with #bookstagram every week leading up to the big day. Here’s Clay Smith, the Library of Congress literary director, discussing some of the young adult reads at #NatBookFest this year! We hope to see you there. Learn more about this year’s #NatBookFest and the lineup at loc.gov/bookfest or via the link in our bio. | The Library of Congress
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The National Book Festival is on September 6th and we’ve been sharing our excitement about the lineup with #bookstagram every week leading up to the big day. Here’s Clay Smith, the Library of Congress literary director, discussing some of the *weird science* reads at #NatBookFest this year! Learn more about this year’s #NatBookFest and the lineup at loc.gov/bookfest or via the link in our bio. | The Library of Congress
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The Great Hall is decked! Plan a visit to the Library of Congress to enjoy the festive atmosphere of the Jefferson Building this month, including during our extended hours on Thursday evenings. Click the link in our bio to see December's #LiveAtTheLibrary events, or visit loc.gov/events to see a full schedule of upcoming events. | The Library of Congress
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Most Requested Book at the Library of Congress Revealed
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This wasn’t made in China. Behind the walls of the Library of Congress for a secret look at historic John Flanagan’s clock. #history #washingtondc #clocks
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This annual event is free in DC at the convention center! Videos from 2024! The Library of Congress doesn’t have a page here (I think) but I follow them on other platforms for updates and schedules! #booktok #bookevent #nationalbookfestival #washingtondc #dcevents
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C-SPAN’s “America’s Book Club” — Presidential historian Jon Meacham talks about Andrew Jackson’s legacy as a “complicated figure.” Watch the entire interview, filmed at the Library of Congress, at c-span.org/abc #booktok #books #president #cspan #cspanabc
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Golden Age of Hollywood Costume Ball at Library of Congress
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✨ DC hidden gem alert: FREE happy hours at the Library of Congress 🍸📚 Every Thursday night from 5-8pm, hang out in one of the most beautiful buildings in the city. Drinks snacks available for purchase 🍷 🎟️ It’s free to attend, but you need a ticket - grab yours at loc.gov 💻 (just search “Happy Hour”) Whether you’re looking for free things to do in DC, fun date night ideas, or just a cool spot to unwind - this one’s a winner. ✨ ##thingstodoindc##dctok##washingtondc##dcthingstodo##washingtoni
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Library of Congress Happy Hour: Thursday Drinks & Tickets
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🇺🇸 US Capitol Library of Congress or Supreme Court 📍 Washington, DC Tap the location tag to book #WashingtonDC #WashingtonDCTravel #DCTravel #tiktoktravel #WashingtonDCThingsToDo
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