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National Book Festival Aug. 24

More than 90 authors in areas from fiction to biography to poetry to cooking to children's and young adult books

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'Collecting Memories' Shares Top Library Treasures

Breathtaking exhibition now open in new David M. Rubenstein Treasures Gallery

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Summer Movies on the Lawn

Fun films in an open-air setting Thursday nights in July and August

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Library of Congress Shop

Browse a vast selection of Library-themed gifts and apparel.

A view of the Great Hall of the Thomas Jefferson Building of the Library of Congress, with many people shown enjoying the beautiful architecture in the hall, on the stairs and in the gallery above

Thursday Night Fun & Programs

'Live! at the Library' features evening engagement in a gorgeous setting.

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Free to Use and Reuse: Flags & Symbols of the United States

In recognition of American Independence Day, also known as the Fourth of July, this selection of rights-free images showcases a variety of national symbols and flags from ancient times to the present day. Representing the rich cultures and diverse landscapes of the United States, all images are from the Prints & Photographs Division unless otherwise noted.

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