| Congress.gov: Bills Presented to the President Update
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| 01/23/2026
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| Today in History - January 23
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| 01/23/2026
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On January 23, 1849, Elizabeth Blackwell graduated from Geneva Medical College. Continue reading.
January 23 marks the birth of John Hancock (1737-93), often remembered for his bold signature to the Declaration of Independence. Continue reading.
Over twenty years after Atlanta textile worker "Mr. Trout" lamented his inability to vote to a WPA interviewer, collection of poll taxes in national elections was prohibited by the January 23, 1964, ratification of the Twenty-Fourth Amendment to the Constitution. Continue reading.
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| Poetry 180: Poem 085 - "Fight"
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| 01/23/2026
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A poem by Laurel Blossom from the Library's Poetry 180 Project.
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| January 29 at 8:00 p.m.: Tambuco Percussion Ensemble
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| 01/23/2026
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Live! At the Library: Tambuco Percussion Ensemble
Thursday, January 29, 2026, 8:00 p.m.
Thomas Jefferson Building - Coolidge Auditorium
10 First Street SE. Washington DC 20540
Reserve Tickets Here
The celebrated, Grammy-nominated Mexican contemporary classical percussion ensemble, Tambuco, with more than 30 years of international touring, is known for its versatility, playful approach, and innovative use of diverse percussion elements that define its unique sonic identity. “What mesmerizing creativity! A tour de force of subtle and forceful artistry. The members of Tambuco are chameleons on dozens of instruments” (Gramophone). Tambuco brings to the Library a dynamic repertoire by Latin American composers, featuring music that ranges from delicately intricate to powerfully expansive. Rescheduled from October 30, 2025.
Pre-concert Conversation with the Artists @ 6:30 p.m.
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Treasures from the Stephen Sondheim Collection
November 25, 2025 - March 28, 2026
James Madison Building
Performing Arts Reading Room (LM 113)
101 Independence Avenue SE. Washington, DC 20540
Two new agile displays drawn from the Music Division’s collections debut this fall. From November 25, 2025, through March 28, 2026, visitors to the Performing Arts Reading Room can explore “Treasures from the Stephen Sondheim Collection,” a showcase of rare materials celebrating one of musical theater’s most influential creators.
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Treasures from "The Music of Oz" Display
December 9, 2025 - January 31, 2026
Thomas Jefferson Building - Mezzanine
10 First Street SE. Washington DC 20540
A new display will open on December 9, 2025, in the Jefferson Building Mezzanine, showcasing treasures related to “The Wizard of Oz,” “The Wiz” and “Wicked” from the ASCAP Foundation, Harold Arlen and Tony Walton collections. “The Music of Oz” will be on view from December 9, 2025, through January 31, 2026.
Visitors to the Thomas Jefferson Building during its regular visitor hours must reserve free timed-entry passes.
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New Book Celebrates Concerts from the Library of Congress @ 100
Since 1925, the Library of Congress has presented one of the most prestigious and innovative concert series in the United States. Philanthropist Elizabeth Sprague Coolidge founded the series with the purpose of sharing music of the highest caliber with the American people. Her vision was clear: concerts would be free and open to all, the finest touring artists and ensembles would appear, and both traditional and new repertoire would be performed. Let the People Hear It: Concerts from the Library of Congress at 100 shares the history of this remarkable series through the people, music, and collections that have inspired countless listeners. Written by Nicholas A. Brown-Cáceres and David H. Plylar.
Available now through the Library Store and beginning January 25, 2026, from retailers everywhere.
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| Thailand: Coordinated Regulatory Approach to Importing Classic Cars Enacted
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| 01/23/2026
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| NLS BARD Support: : That All May eRead, January 2026
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| 01/23/2026
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The topic for the January 27, 2026, That All May eRead online program will be Using Your eReader with Your iPhone. In the remaining time, we will answer any questions you have about the NLS Braille eReader.
The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. EST and will last for one hour. The meeting will be recorded. To access the meeting, go to https://loc.zoomgov.com/j/1603971745?pwd=AAyByFXmbZ94WHMCroPt1Iw28Se5mU.1
Remember that the meeting is recorded. Do not speak if you do not wish to be on the recording. If you wish to speak, you may request to do so by raising your hand. On a PC, press Alt Y to toggle raising and lowering your hand; on a Mac, press Option Y; and if dialing in via telephone, press Star 9. To mute or unmute yourself on a PC, press Alt A; on a Mac, press Command-Shift A; and on a telephone, press Star 6. If you choose to dial in to the call, use the telephone numbers provided below. The Zoom.gov ID will not work with standard Zoom.us.
You can find recordings and transcripts of previous That All May eRead programs on the NLS website at www.loc.gov/nls/news-and-updates/that-all-may-eread.
The complete Zoom information is located below.
—The BARD Support Team
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