Events at the Library of Congress

The Orientation to Law Library Collections (OLLC) Webinar is designed for patrons familiar with legal research who would like an introduction to the Law Library of Congress’s collections and services. This OLLC Webinar will feature a special appearance by law librarians from the Kentucky State Law Library as part of the State Law Libraries Outreach Project.

The Library’s Thomas Jefferson Building and all exhibitions will be open for extended hours on Thursdays. Visitors are invited to enjoy happy hour drinks and food available for purchase in the Great Hall and the Jefferson Building’s beautiful architecture while immersing themselves in the Library’s exhibits, collections and programs.

Broadcast journalist Norah O'Donnell explores overlooked women who shaped American history in "We the Women: The Hidden Heroes Who Shaped America," her new book chronicling female pioneers from 1776 to the present.

Former three-time U.S. Poet Laureate Robert Pinsky returns to the Library for a discussion of his poetry and criticism with Ron Charles, who writes about books on Substack. A book signing will follow.

Joan Blondell and Madge Evans star as ambitious young women navigating love, money, and survival in Depression-era New York. Directed by Lowell Sherman, this sharp pre-Code comedy crackles with fast dialogue and lots of attitude. Restored by the Library of Congress and The Film Foundation. Funding provided by the Hobson/Lucas Family Foundation. Black & white, 80 min. (Digital)

In 2025, the Library of Congress acquired the papers of Stephen Sondheim, one of the most celebrated figures in twentieth-century musical theater. This small display in the Performing Arts Reading Room features highlights from the collection, including lyrics and music from his musicals "Into the Woods," "Sunday in the Park with George," "Merrily We Roll Along," "Sweeney Todd" and "A Little Night Music."

In celebration of Women’s History Month in March and National Poetry Month in April, the Library of Congress presents a small display of manuscript writings of Ojibwe poet and knowledge keeper Jane Johnston Schoolcraft (1800–1842) (Bamewawagezhikaquay) of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan.

Our understanding of George Washington and King George III of Britain is clouded by myths that have accumulated over centuries. This exhibition explores the lives and legacies of the two adversaries during America’s war for independence. The Library of Congress brings their papers together for the first time to reveal the real men behind the myths.

In memory of Rob Reiner: This landmark romantic comedy stars Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan as they explore whether men and women can truly be friends. Under Reiner’s expert direction, it reshaped the genre. Nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay and selected for the National Film Registry. Color, 96 min. (Film)

Our understanding of George Washington and King George III of Britain is clouded by myths that have accumulated over centuries. This exhibition explores the lives and legacies of the two adversaries during America’s war for independence. The Library of Congress brings their papers together for the first time to reveal the real men behind the myths.

In 2025, the Library of Congress acquired the papers of Stephen Sondheim, one of the most celebrated figures in twentieth-century musical theater. This small display in the Performing Arts Reading Room features highlights from the collection, including lyrics and music from his musicals "Into the Woods," "Sunday in the Park with George," "Merrily We Roll Along," "Sweeney Todd" and "A Little Night Music."

In celebration of Women’s History Month in March and National Poetry Month in April, the Library of Congress presents a display of manuscript writings of Ojibwe poet and knowledge keeper Jane Johnston Schoolcraft (1800–1842) (Bamewawagezhikaquay) of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan.

Celebrate the past, present, and future of picture books with National Ambassador for Young People's Literature Mac Barnett and illustrator Shawn Harris. They’ll talk about their new picture book, “The Future Book,” and read from some others. And there will be singing (and even guitar-playing)! Families can explore children’s book treasures from the Library of Congress during a book signing and special collection display.

Our understanding of George Washington and King George III of Britain is clouded by myths that have accumulated over centuries. This exhibition explores the lives and legacies of the two adversaries during America’s war for independence. The Library of Congress brings their papers together for the first time to reveal the real men behind the myths.

In 2025, the Library of Congress acquired the papers of Stephen Sondheim, one of the most celebrated figures in twentieth-century musical theater. This small display in the Performing Arts Reading Room features highlights from the collection, including lyrics and music from his musicals "Into the Woods," "Sunday in the Park with George," "Merrily We Roll Along," "Sweeney Todd" and "A Little Night Music."

In celebration of Women’s History Month in March and National Poetry Month in April, the Library of Congress presents a display of manuscript writings of Ojibwe poet and knowledge keeper Jane Johnston Schoolcraft (1800–1842) (Bamewawagezhikaquay) of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan.

Join the cast of Broadway's "Operation Mincemeat" for a special preview performance at the Library of Congress. Operation Mincemeat was a successful British deception operation of the Second World War to disguise the 1943 Allied invasion of Sicily. Broadway cast members appearing at the Library are: Julia Knitel, Jeff Kready, Brandon Contreras, Jessi Kirtley, and Amanda Jill Robinson.

The Library of Congress is seeking its next Innovator in Residence! Launched in 2017, the program invites creative thinkers to connect the Library’s digital collections with the American public in transformative ways. The Library is looking for proposals that engage new audiences through discovery, insight, inspiration and creative reuse of its collections. Join staff to learn more about the opportunity and application process.

In 2025, the Library of Congress acquired the papers of Stephen Sondheim, one of the most celebrated figures in twentieth-century musical theater. This small display in the Performing Arts Reading Room features highlights from the collection, including lyrics and music from his musicals "Into the Woods," "Sunday in the Park with George," "Merrily We Roll Along," "Sweeney Todd" and "A Little Night Music."

The webinar will cover the history, contents and navigation of the U.S. Congressional Serial Set, which includes more than 16,000 volumes. Participants will learn about free online Serial Set resources and receive an update on a years long digitization project led by the Government Publishing Office and the Law Library of Congress.

Our understanding of George Washington and King George III of Britain is clouded by myths that have accumulated over centuries. This exhibition explores the lives and legacies of the two adversaries during America’s war for independence. The Library of Congress brings their papers together for the first time to reveal the real men behind the myths.

In 2025, the Library of Congress acquired the papers of Stephen Sondheim, one of the most celebrated figures in twentieth-century musical theater. This small display in the Performing Arts Reading Room features highlights from the collection, including lyrics and music from his musicals "Into the Woods," "Sunday in the Park with George," "Merrily We Roll Along," "Sweeney Todd" and "A Little Night Music."

In celebration of Women’s History Month in March and National Poetry Month in April, the Library of Congress presents a display of manuscript writings of Ojibwe poet and knowledge keeper Jane Johnston Schoolcraft (1800–1842) (Bamewawagezhikaquay) of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan.

Made at the Library: Author Vincent Femia discusses his recent articles on Washington scientists Anita Newcomb McGee and Simon Newcomb with Manuscript Division historians Josh Levy and Elizabeth Novara.

Join the John W. Kluge Center and Jurretta J. Heckscher for a discussion of the roots of African American Vernacular dance traditions in the Chesapeake region before Emancipation, and the immense but largely unrecognized impact those traditions have had on the United States and the world.