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Events at the Library of Congress
Live! at the Library: How America Came Together a Century Ago and How We Can Do It Again
Thursday, July 20, 6:30-7:30 p.m. ET
Join us for an evening with authors Robert Putnam and Shaylyn Romney Garrett, as they discuss their book “The Upswing: How America Came Together a Century Ago and How We Can Do It Again” in a conversation moderated by Ryan Reft from the Library of Congress Manuscripts Division. Following the discussion, the authors will be available for a book signing with attendees.
Live! at the Library: "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory" (1971)
Thursday, July 20, 8 p.m. ET
Join us for an evening of ogres and fairytales, as we screen “Shrek” (2001), featuring the voices of Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz, and Mike Myers. Before the film, enjoy a live performance from musical group Nein Daiko at 7 p.m.
A rare opportunity to hear Soviet‐born New York book artist Mikhail Magaril talk about the need for “an artistic paper book” in our electronic times. He’ll show his most recent projects, which focus on themes of the artist’s freedom and lack of freedom, and discuss his inspirations.
In this webinar, Business Reference Services librarians will introduce attendees to some of the sources that are available to find financials, ownership, SWOT analysis, and investment reports.
This webinar is designed for patrons who are familiar with legal research, and would instead prefer an introduction to the collections and services specific to the Law Library of Congress.
An informational webinar on the Community Collections Grants program in the Of the People initiative, providing an overview of the grant program, information on the application process and a live Q&A.
Join Law Library specialists as they discuss the context for and types of climate change cases being litigated in Europe and Australia; and examples of major cases, including cases against corporations and governments.
Join us for an array of iconic films screenings at the Packard Campus Theater. Programs are free and open to the public. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Seating at the screenings is on a first-come, first-served basis unless otherwise noted.
The Library of Congress will host its annual “Summer Movies on the Lawn” series starting July 6. The series featuring films from the Library’s National Film Registry will be presented Thursday evenings at sundown on the southeast lawn of the Library’s Thomas Jefferson Building. Music will be presented prior to each film, with live performances on July 6, July 20 and Aug. 3.
Join us in the nation’s capital at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center on Saturday, August 12, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. (doors open at 8:30 a.m.). If you can't join us in Washington, D.C. for a day of free talks and activities, several programs will be livestreamed, and video of all talks can be viewed online after the Festival concludes.
IMPORTANT NOTE: In order to enter the Library's Thomas Jefferson Building and experience the exhibition, each visitor must apply for and receive one of a limited number of free timed entry passes. For information on reserving tickets, visit loc.gov/visit, where visitors can review “Know Before You Go” guidelines and reserve their free passes.
