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Today in History - August 20

On August 20, 1866, the newly organized National Labor Union called on Congress to mandate an eight-hour workday. Continue reading.

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How to Use the Library of Congress for New Researchers: Online Orientation

Join us for an online introduction for new users (or those looking for a research refresher) to the Library of Congress and its collections.

This orientation outlines information on the Library's resources, collections and services; how to locate, request and use books, digital collections, journal articles, and other information sources; the basics of doing library research: successful search strategies, and how to select and use appropriate sources and tools. Reference librarians will also share guidance on how to get a library card, establish your Library account, and how to access materials from Reading Rooms and Research Centers when visiting us in person as well as when researching from home.

Date: Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Time: 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Location: online, via Zoom

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Live! At the Library Spotlights Podcasts, Fashion and Folklife in September

Live! At the Library visitors can join a live recording Sept. 3 of "The Omnibus Project," the podcast hosted by “Jeopardy!” host Ken Jennings and John Roderick that unearths strange-but-true stories collected as a time capsule for future generations. Fans of the show are also invited to explore a one-of-a-kind display of items from across the Library's collections, each one tied to a past episode.

The American Folklife Center opens its doors for the public opening of its 50th anniversary exhibition, "Alive in Many Hands" on Sept. 17. The exhibition draws from the American Folklife Center’s unparalleled collections to explore the traditions that people create, practice and pass on every day, from music, dance and storytelling, to foodways, festivals and work life. Board member and singer-songwriter Natalie Merchant will host a concert bringing archival materials from the Library's collections to life through the artists who interpret them. Merchant is joined by fellow board members Martha Gonzalez and Lori Pourier in curating performances by some of the nation's most gifted young musicians.

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On Thursday, September 3, join the Law Library of Congress for an Orientation to Legal Research focusing on U.S. Case Law. These orientations, taught by legal reference librarians, are typically offered once a month on a rotating basis. This entry in the series provides an overview of U.S. 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. 

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