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Main Reading Room Holiday Opening
Monday, May 25, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. - 04:30 p.m. EDT
For the federal Memorial Day holiday, the Library will open to the public, including a rare opportunity to walk through our magnificent Main Reading Room. Learn more.
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Live! At The Library
Thursday, May 28, 2026 | 05:00 p.m. - 08:00 p.m. EDT
The 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: An Evening with Geraldine Brooks
Thursday, May 28, 2026 | 07:00 p.m. - 08:00 p.m. EDT
Join us for a conversation featuring the 2025 Library of Congress Prize for American Fiction winner, beloved bestselling novelist Geraldine Brooks, with prominent book critic Ron Charles. Brooks is revered for her ability to bring the past alive via dynamic, realistic characters. She is the author of six novels, including "Horse," "People of the Book," "Year of Wonders" and the Pulitzer Prize-winning "March." Her latest book, "Memorial Days: A Memoir," reflects on grieving the sudden loss of her husband. Book signing to follow. Learn more.
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Live! At The Library
Thursday, June 04, 2026 | 05:00 p.m. - 08:00 p.m. EDT
The 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: “The Disappearance of Miss Scott” [TV-14], 1h 27mins, (2025)
Thursday, June 4, 2026 | 05:00 p.m. - 07:00 p.m. EDT
Join us for a screening of "The Disappearance of Miss Scott," a film chronicling Hazel Scott’s meteoric rise as a jazz talent and major Hollywood star. A prodigious pianist, singer and actor, she was an incandescent performer, quickly achieving fame on Broadway and in five popular feature films, earning a spot in history as the first African American to have her own television show. Learn more.
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Live! At the Library: "Who Knew?" Fashion Trivia Night
Thursday, June 4, 2026 | 05:45 p.m. - 08:00 p.m. EDT
In celebration of America's 250th anniversary and the Library of Congress' Fashion Week, join us for a special edition of "Who Knew?" that takes a historical look at 250 years of fashion in America. This isn't your typical trivia night. Along with answering questions, guests will have the opportunity to explore a special display of Library collections. Learn more.
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Live! At the Library: Ekep Nkwelle
Thursday, June 04, 2026 | 08:00 p.m. - 09:30 p.m. EDT
Praised as a "rising star of her own" by All About Jazz, Ekep Nkwelle captivates audiences with her vocal exuberance, versatility and charisma. With a voice that bridges generations and a vision grounded in both tradition and innovation, come see how Nkwelle continues to shape the future of jazz with grace and power. Learn more.
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Webinars
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A Foreign and Comparative International Law Webinar: Parliamentary Rules and Sanctions for Language and Behavior in New Zealand and Australia
Thursday, May 28, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. EDT
The Law Library of Congress Foreign and Comparative Law Webinar Series will feature foreign law specialist Kelly Buchanan discussing how Australia and New Zealand enforce parliamentary conduct rules. The session will examine recent sanctions tied to a haka performed in New Zealand’s Parliament and the wearing of a burqa in Australia’s Senate. Register for this event.
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Fashion at the Library—Lookin' Sharp: Reflections on the Zoot Suit and Black Style
Thursday, May 28, 2026 | 03:00 p.m. - 04:00 p.m. EDT
With its bold design and unique style, the zoot suit is woven deeply into the fabric of American history. Spend the afternoon with historian and curator Monica L. Miller (Barnard College) who will discuss the history of the iconic suit and her book, Slaves to Fashion: Black Dandyism and the Styling of Black Diasporic Identity. This virtual program will highlight Library of Congress collections related to the zoot suit and explore the connections of Black style aesthetics to jazz, literature, and politics. Register for this event.
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Volunteer To Transcribe The American Revolution In Context
Thursday, June 04, 2026 | 01:00 p.m. - 02:00 p.m. EDT
Help commemorate the nation’s 250th anniversary through the Library of Congress volunteer transcription program, “By the People.” Volunteers can help transcribe diaries, letters, maps, cookbooks and other materials featured in the “The American Revolution in Context” project, improving access to historical texts from colonial America through the early republic. Register for this event.
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Exhibitions at the Library of Congress
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Herblock Looks at 1976: Fifty Years Ago in Editorial Cartoons
Open from May 5 through June 6, 2026
Herbert L. Block (1909–2001), known to the world as Herblock, was one of the most influential political commentators and editorial cartoonists in American history. This small display features a selection of his work from 1976, focusing on that year’s presidential election and America’s bicentennial.
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