Library of Congress: Upcoming Events

Ambassador of Singapore to Deliver Lecture on Dec. 2

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:55:07 GMT

The theme of international commerce and cross-border economic development will be addressed at the inaugural program of the Asian Ambassadors Lecture Series, which will be held at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 2, in the Mumford Room of the Library of Congress, located on the sixth floor of the James Madison building, 101 Independence Ave. S.E., Washington, D.C.

Louis Braille Bicentennial Exhibition

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:45:12 GMT

The Library of Congress commemorates the 200th anniversary of Braille’s birth with "Louis Braille: His Legacy and Influence," an exhibition in the foyer of the Mumford Room on the sixth floor of the James Madison Building, 101 Independence Ave. S.E., Washington, D.C. The exhibit, which is free and open to the public, runs today through Jan. 30, 2010. The exhibition can be viewed online at myloc.gov/Exhibitions/braille/Pages/default.aspx.

“Molto Animato! Music and Animation” Opens on Nov. 12

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:53:19 GMT

A new Library exhibition, "Molto Animato! Music and Animation," opens on Thursday, Nov. 12, and will be on view through March 28, 2010.

Barbara Lynn and Friends

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:35:34 GMT

Barbara Lynn and Friends perform Texas rhythm and blues.

Israeli Classical Music Is Subject of Nov. 19 Lecture

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:33:46 GMT

Ronit Seter, a scholar in the field of Israel art music, will pose the question "Is Israeli Classical Music Jewish?" at a discussion to be held at noon on Thursday, Nov. 19 in the African and Middle Eastern Division Reading Room (Room 220), located on the second floor of the Library’s Thomas Jefferson Building at 10 First Street S.E., Washington, D.C.

Symposium Highlights Portuguese Renaissance

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:32:55 GMT

A symposium, "The Portuguese Renaissance and the Brazilian Baroque: A Colloquium on Three New Books" will be held on Friday, November 13, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Members’ Room, first floor of the Thomas Jefferson Building located at 10 First Street, S.E., Washington, D.C. The event is free and open to the public.

Poets Hoagland and Perillo to Read Nov. 12

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:57:10 GMT

A National Book Critics Circle Award finalist (2003) and a MacArthur fellow (2000) will read their poems at the Library of Congress on Nov. 12.

Tony Hoagland, from Houston, Texas, and Lucia Perillo, from Olympia, Wash., will read at 6:45 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 12, in the Montpelier Room on the sixth floor of the James Madison Building, 101 Independence Ave. S.E., Washington, D.C. The event, sponsored by the Library’s Poetry and Literature Center, is free and open to the public; no tickets or reservations are needed.

Journalist to Discuss His Book on Immigrant Families

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:55:23 GMT

New York Times best-selling author Steven V. Roberts follows the stories of 13 families in his poignant, eye-opening look at immigration in "From Every End of This Earth: 13 Families and the New Lives They Made in America" (HarperCollins, 2009). Roberts will discuss and sign his work at the Library of Congress on Monday, Nov. 16 at noon in the Mumford Room, sixth floor of the Madison Building, 101 Independence Ave. S.E. The event, sponsored by the Center for the Book as part of its Books & Beyond author series, is free and open to the public; no tickets are required.

Library Announces November Film Series

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 18:49:16 GMT

Cowboys, comedies and miracles headline the November film series at the Library of Congress Packard Campus for Audio Visual Conservation in Culpeper, Va., starting Nov. 5. The Packard Campus Theater will be closed on Thanksgiving weekend.

Gypsy Rose Lee Subject of Book Talk

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:52:09 GMT

Frankel will discuss her biography of Gypsy Rose Lee on Tuesday, Nov. 17, at noon in Dining Room A, sixth floor of the James Madison Building, 101 Independence Ave. S.E. The program is sponsored by the Center for the Book as part of its Books & Beyond author series. The co-sponsor is the Library’s Humanities and Social Sciences Division, whose reference specialist worked with Frankel on her research. The event is free and open to the public; no tickets are required.

Fall Preview of Books, Gifts at the Library of Congress

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:07:45 GMT

Get a jump on holiday shopping at the fall Sale-a-Thon, hosted by the Publishing Office of the Library of Congress from noon to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 3.

The sale, which will offer deep discounts on new and recent products, will be held in Madison Hall, located on the first floor of the James Madison Building at 101 Independence Ave S.E., Washington, D.C. The event is free and open to the public. Cash, credit cards and checks will be accepted.

Native American Heritage Month at the Library of Congress

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 15:12:54 GMT

Dawn Sturdevant Baum, a staff attorney with the Native American Rights Fund (NARF), will deliver the keynote address for the Library’s 2009 celebration of Native American Heritage Month. This year’s national theme is "Pride in Our Heritage. Honor to Our Ancestors."

The event, which is free and open to the public, will take place at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 18 in the Whittall Pavilion, located on the first floor of the Library’s Thomas Jefferson Building, 10 First Street S.E., Washington, D.C.

Map That Named America Subject of Book Talk

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 15:16:30 GMT

In 1507 Martin Waldseemüller created a map that depicted what was then known as "the fourth part of the world"—the other three parts being Asia, Europe and Africa. One thousand copies were printed but only one remains, discovered by accident in the library of a German castle in 1901. One hundred two years later, the Library of Congress purchased it for $10 million.

When Toby Lester heard about the map, he set out on a journey to tell the story of how the map was created and eventually came to the Library of Congress. The result is his book "The Fourth Part of the World: The Race to the Ends of the Earth and the Epic Story of the Map That Gave America Its Name." Lester will discuss his work on Thursday, Nov. 5, at noon in the Mary Pickford Theater, third floor, Library of Congress James Madison Building, 101 Independence Ave. S.E. The event is free and open to the public; no tickets are required.

Filmmaker to Discuss "The Woman From Sarajevo"

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 14:18:34 GMT

With a theme of "one good turn deserves another," a film titled "The Woman From Sarajevo" will be shown at the Library of Congress at 1 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 9 in the Pickford Theater, located on the third floor of the Library’s James Madison Building at 101 Independence Ave. S.E., Washington, D.C.

Library Salutes Asian Pacific American Heroes

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 14:17:53 GMT

The Veterans History Project of the American Folklife Center and the Library of Congress Asian Division Friends Society will co-host a special commemorative program titled "Unsung Heroes: Asian Pacific American Heroism during World War II" on Monday, Oct. 26 at 9 a.m. in the Library’s Thomas Jefferson Building, Room 119, 10 First Street, S.E., Washington, D.C. The event is free and open to the public; no tickets or reservations are required.

"Royal Commentaries" 400th Anniversary

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 16:45:43 GMT

The Library of Congress and the Embassy of Peru will celebrate its 400th anniversary with a presentation by scholars at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 19, in the Mumford Room on the sixth floor of the Library’s James Madison Building, 100 Independence Ave. S.E., Washington D.C. The event is free and open to the public; tickets and reservations are not needed.

Arnold Schoenberg Subject of Lecture on Oct. 28

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 16:23:44 GMT

Walter Frisch will discuss "Arnold Schoenberg's Creative Journey, 1897-1912" at noon on Wednesday, Oct. 28 in the Coolidge Auditorium, ground floor of the Thomas Jefferson Building, 10 First St., S.E. Washington, D.C.

Jews of Brazil Subject of Oct. 20 Lecture at the Library of

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 14:05:45 GMT

Daniel R. Pinto of the Embassy of Brazil will deliver an illustrated lecture on "The Jews of Brazil" at noon on Tuesday, Oct. 20, in the African and Middle Eastern Division (AMED) Reading Room, Room 220 of the Library’s Thomas Jefferson Building, 10 First Street S.E., Washington, D.C. Sponsored jointly by AMED and the Hispanic Division, the event is free and open to the public; tickets are not required.

Leonard Marcus and Jon Scieszka in Program

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 14:41:01 GMT

Considered one of America's leading authorities on children’s books, historian and critic Leonard S. Marcus will discuss his new book, "Funny Business: Conversations with Writers of Comedy," during a program at the Library of Congress on Tuesday, Oct. 20, at noon in the Mumford Room, sixth floor of the James Madison Building, 101 Independence Ave. S.E.

“Fiction at the Library of Congress” Program on Oct. 23

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 15:37:01 GMT

Four Library of Congress veterans—John Y. Cole and Guy Lamolinara of the Center for the Book, Mark Dimunation of the Rare Book and Special Collections Division and Alice Birney of the Manuscript Division—will present "Fiction at the Library of Congress," on Friday, Oct. 23, at noon in the West Dining Room, sixth floor of the James Madison Building, 101 Independence Ave. S.E. The program is free and open to the public; no tickets are required.

Designer Gilbert Rohde Is Subject of Discussion on Oct. 22

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 15:36:18 GMT

"Gilbert Rohde: Modern Design for Modern Living" is the subject of a discussion on Thursday, Oct. 22, at noon in the Pickford Theater, located on the third floor of the Library’s James Madison Building, 101 Independence Ave. S.E. The event, part of the Books & Beyond author series of the Center for the Book, is free and open to the public; no tickets are required. The discussion is co-sponsored by the Center for the Book and the Prints and Photographs Division’s Center for Architecture, Design and Engineering.

Rock Hall of Fame Guitarist Chris Hillman Speaks at Library

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 15:35:37 GMT

Through his four-decade career, rock pioneer Chris Hillman has carved a permanent niche in the history of contemporary American music through his work with such notable bands as The Byrds, The Flying Burrito Brothers and the Desert Rose Band.

He will talk about the craft of the songwriter and about his prolific career on Friday, Oct. 16, at noon in the Mumford Room, sixth floor of the Library’s James Madison Building, 101 Independence Ave., S.E. Washington, D.C. The event is free to the public; no tickets are required.

Music and the Brain Series Returns to the Library

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 15:34:55 GMT

Music across cultures, the relationship of music to spirituality, music’s affect on our health and well-being, and music as a new tool in fighting the deterioration of the aging brain and promoting mental fitness—these are all themes explored in the Library’s popular Music and the Brain series. Programming continues this season with an expanded roster of thought-provoking events, including 12 lectures, a special panel on music and grief, four onstage interviews with artists, a stress reduction workshop using music therapy techniques and a mini-series offering composer documentaries by the Dutch filmmaker Frank Scheffer.

Library of Congress Research Orientation

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 13:03:46 GMT

The Digital Reference Section is conducting a free, one-hour orientation webinar on conducting research at the Library of Congress on October 14 at 11 a.m. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Confirmation, log on instructions, and the handout will be sent via email.

Lecture on the Hubble Telescope

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 12:31:32 GMT

David S. Leckrone, just-retired senior project scientist for the Hubble Space Telescope Program, will present "The Hubble Space Telescope: A New Beginning" at the Library of Congress at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 13, in the Mary Pickford Theater on the third floor of the James Madison Building, 101 Independence Ave. S.E., Washington, D.C.

Arizona Congressman to Deliver Closing Keynote Address

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 14:01:32 GMT

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Rep. Raúl Grijalva (D-Ariz.) will deliver the closing keynote address on Tuesday, Oct. 13, at 1:30 p.m. in the Mumford Room, located on the sixth floor of the Library of Congress’ James Madison Building, 101 Independence Ave., S.E., Washington, D.C. The event is free and open to the public; tickets are not required. A small reception will follow.

Kay Ryan Launches Poetry Project Oct. 21

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 13:02:09 GMT

The poet laureate will launch her project at the Library of Congress at a reading to open the literary season at 7 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 21, in the Coolidge Auditorium on the ground level of the Thomas Jefferson Building, 10 First St. S.E., Washington, D.C. The event is free and open to the public; tickets and reservations are not needed.

Library Announces October Film Series

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 19:33:34 GMT

Gangsters, aliens and Hollywood divas light up the marquee in October when the Library of Congress Packard Campus for Audio Visual Conservation begins its fall series of film screenings in Culpeper, Va., starting Oct. 8. The Packard Campus Theater will be closed the first week of the month.

The Litvak Legacy is Subject of Oct. 15 Book Talk

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 19:18:58 GMT

From the 1880s to the 1920s, an estimated one million Lithuanian Jews (Litvak) left their native Lita, on the western edge of the Russian Empire, due to the anti-semitism of the Czars. They emigrated to the United States and other countries throughout the world.

The cultural heritage of those Lithuanian Jews is the subject of a new book titled "The Litvak Legacy," which author Dr. Mark N. Ozer will discuss at the Library of Congress at noon on Thursday, Oct. 15 in the African and Middle Eastern Division Reading Room, located in Room 220 of the Thomas Jefferson Building, 10 First Street S.E., Washington, D.C.

Comedy Icon Carl Reiner to Speak at Library of Congress

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 19:18:16 GMT

Carl Reiner, a giant of American comedy for nearly six decades, will speak at the Library of Congress at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, October 26 as part of the Books & Beyond author series sponsored by the Library’s Center for the Book. The event, which is free and open to the public, will be in the Montpelier Room of the Library’s James Madison Building at 101 Independence Ave. S.E. in Washington (doors will open at 12:30 p.m.) Following his talk, Reiner will sign his recently published book "Just Desserts" as well as his children’s book "Tell Me a Scary Story, But Not TOO Scary" beginning at 2 p.m.

Photographer F. Holland Day Is Subject of Book Discussion

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 17:48:56 GMT

Patricia J. Fanning, associate professor and chairperson of the Department of Sociology at Bridgewater State College in Massachusetts, has written a biography of famed photographer F. Holland Day (1864-1933). The book, "Through an Uncommon Lens: The Life and Photography of F. Holland Day," is published by the University of Massachusetts Press. It is the first biography of Day in more than 25 years and includes substantial new material.

Fanning will present an illustrated discussion of her work at the Library on Thursday, Oct. 29, at noon in Dining Room A of the Madison Building, 101 Independence Ave. S.E., Washington, D.C. The event is free and open to the public; no tickets are required. Copies of the book will be available for sale and signing by the author following the program.

Cowboy poet PAUL ZARZYSKI and cowboy singer-composer WYLIE GUSTAFSON

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 14:46:10 GMT

Paul Zarzyski and Wylie Gustafson perform rodeo poetry and music from Montana at noon in the Coolidge Auditorium.

W.R. Smyser Discusses Kennedy and Berlin Wall

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 18:50:38 GMT

In the book "Kennedy and the Berlin Wall: ‘A Hell of a Lot Better Than a War,’" author William R. Smyser recounts the full story of the Berlin crisis that riveted international attention and brought the world to the brink of nuclear warfare as Soviet and American tanks opposed each other on the streets of Berlin.

Smyser, a former holder of the Henry A. Kissinger Chair in Foreign Policy and International Relations at the Library of Congress John W. Kluge Center, will discuss his book at the Library at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 29, in Room 119 on the first floor of the Thomas Jefferson Building, 10 First St. S.E., Washington, D.C.

Cartoonist Ding Cong Symposium

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 16:42:34 GMT

A Library of Congress symposium, "Public Art and Illustrations: The Cartoons and Art of Ding Cong," will celebrate the life and work of China’s famous cartoonist and artist, Ding Cong, who provided daring social commentary on Chinese society during China’s turbulent 20th century.

The symposium, which is free and open to the public, will be held from 9 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, Oct. 20, in Room 119 of the Thomas Jefferson Building, 10 First St. S.E., Washington, D.C. The event is sponsored by the Library’s John W. Kluge Center, and reservations or tickets are not needed.

Americas Award for Children’s and Young Adult Literature

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 18:43:20 GMT

Authors Yuyi Morales and illustrator Margarita Engle will receive the 2008 Americas Award for Children’s and Young Adult Literature during the 16th award presentation hosted by the Library of Congress, on Saturday, Oct. 17, from 9:30 a.m. to noon in the Mumford Room on the sixth floor of James Madison Building, 101 Independence Avenue S.E., Washington, D.C.

Russian Immigration in Israel is Subject of Oct. 14 Lecture

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 13:03:08 GMT

The lecture titled "Russim: On Russian Immigration and Culture in Israel" will be held at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 14 in Room 139 of the James Madison Building, 101 Independence Ave. S.E., Washington, D.C. The event, which is sponsored jointly by the European Division and the Hebrew Language Table in cooperation with the Embassy of Israel, is free and open to the public. Tickets are not required.

Ronald Dworkin to Deliver Kellogg Lecture

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 19:03:12 GMT

Ronald Dworkin, professor of jurisprudence at University College London and the New York University School of Law, will deliver the inaugural Frederic R. and Molly S. Kellogg Biennial Lecture on Jurisprudence at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 26, 2009, in the Coolidge Auditorium of the Library of Congress, located at 10 First Street S.E., Washington, D.C. The lecture, titled "Is There Truth in Interpretation? Law, Literature and History," will focus on the philosophical aspects of the law.

Philip Trager Discusses His Art

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 19:02:22 GMT

Architecture and dance photographer Philip Trager, whose work is now on display at the National Building Museum exhibition "Form and Movement," will discuss his art and technique in an illustrated lecture at the Library of Congress.

Trager will talk at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 8, in Dining Room A on the sixth floor of the James Madison Building, 101 Independence Ave. S.E., Washington, D.C. Free and open to the public, the event is part of "Artist Talk," an ongoing lecture series from the Library’s Center for Architecture, Design and Engineering. The series features prominent creators and experts in the field of the built environment.

StoryCorps To Collect Latino-American Interviews

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 18:59:33 GMT

The American Folklife Center at the Library of Congress will be of the repository for personal interviews with Latino Americans from across the United States as StoryCorps launches its "Historias" mobile booth. These contemporary personal narrative recordings of Latinos and Latinas—along with related manuscripts and photographs—will complement other Hispanic and Latin-American collections at the center such as the Juan B. Rael Collection, which includes recordings of Spanish-language folksongs and dramas; the California Gold collection, which contains Spanish-language songs and speech; and the Alan Lomax collection, which contains Spanish-language materials recorded in Spain and the Caribbean.

"Herblock!" Opens Oct. 13

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 13:31:05 GMT

The Library of Congress will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the birth of Herbert L. Block, widely known as Herblock, with an exhibition that looks at his entire 72-year career, which began in 1929 under President Herbert Hoover and concluded in 2001 during the presidency of George W. Bush.

Authors to Discuss New Book on Cartoonist Herblock

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 13:17:49 GMT

To mark the 100th anniversary of the birth of political cartoonist Herbert Block (Herblock), the Library of Congress and the Herb Block Foundation, in association with W. W. Norton & Company, have published "HERBLOCK: The Life and Works of the Great Political Cartoonist." Authors Haynes Johnson and Harry L. Katz will discuss this retrospective volume work at noon on Thursday, Oct. 15, in Dining Room C, located on the sixth floor of the Library’s James Madison Building at 101 Independence Ave. S.E., Washington, D.C.

Song of America Tour Continues for Second Season

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 18:25:37 GMT

The Library of Congress and baritone Thomas Hampson resume their acclaimed "Song of America" project with a second season through February 2010. Drawing on the unparalleled collection of American songs housed at the Library of Congress, Hampson will present a unique series of recitals, educational activities, exhibitions, recordings, webcasts and interactive online resources. Some recital venues will have lobby exhibitions of facsimiles from the music archives of the Library, and joint efforts with local academic and cultural partners are planned to give a wide range of listeners access to America's history as told through its rich array of song.

Poetry at Noon Series Starts Season on Sept. 22

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 13:42:16 GMT

For "Life is Beautiful" three guest poets—Sue Ellen Thompson, Barbara Crooker and Joseph Ross—will read poems from noon to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 22, in the Whittall Pavilion on the ground level of the Thomas Jefferson Building, 10 First St. S.E., Washington, D.C. The event is free and open to the public; tickets are not required.

Maps of Jed Hotchkiss on Display

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 17:00:48 GMT

A selection of these maps, used by Confederate officers to plan military operations and strategy, are on display at the Library of Congress in the exhibition "Jed Hotchkiss, Shenandoah Valley Mapmaker" from now until July 31, 2010.

Former U.S. Ambassador to Honduras to Deliver Hispanic Heritage Month Keynote

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 17:00:10 GMT

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Cresencio "Cris" Arcos, former United States ambassador to Honduras, will deliver the keynote address on Thursday, Sept. 17, at 1 p.m. in the Mumford Room, located on the sixth floor of the Library’s James Madison Building, 101 Independence Ave., S.E., Washington, D.C. The event is free and open to the public; tickets are not required.

Baseball Subject of Symposium at Library of Congress

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 16:59:17 GMT

Hall of Fame player Ernie Banks, all-star pitcher, broadcaster, and manager Larry Dierker, baseball language expert Paul Dickson, and Negro Leagues pitcher Mamie "Peanut" Johnson will be the featured speakers at a two-day symposium, "Baseball Americana," on Oct. 2 and 3. Admission is free, but advance registration is required. To register, go to www.loc.gov/folklife/Symposia/Baseball/registration.php.

September Film Series Announced at the Library’s Packard Campus Theater

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 14:42:33 GMT

Rock & Roll documentaries and classic films from the National Film Registry highlight September film screenings at the Library of Congress Packard Campus for Audio Visual Conservation in Culpeper, Va., starting Sept. 10. The Packard Campus Theater will be closed Labor Day weekend.

Vardanants Day on Sept. 15 Remembers William Saroyan

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 14:27:45 GMT

As part of an afternoon dedicated to the celebration of the centenary of Pulitzer Prize-winning Armenian author William Saroyan’s birth, Dickran Kouymjian will deliver the 14th Annual Vardanants Day Lecture titled "The Unknown Saroyan" at 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 15, in the Mumford Room, located on the sixth floor of the Library of Congress’s James Madison Memorial Building, 101 Independence Ave. S.E., Washington, D.C.

Peering Into Hurricanes

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 16:18:32 GMT

Scott Braun will present "Peering Into the Storm: NASA's Exploration of Hurricanes" at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 16, at the Library of Congress in the Mary Pickford Theater.

Public Events for September - December 2009

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 14:37:19 GMT

Public Events at the Library of Congress, September - December 2009
(Events subject to change; all telephone numbers are 202 area code) ALL EVENTS ARE FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Folklife Center Celebrates New Acquisition

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 14:32:15 GMT

The National Council for the Traditional Arts (NCTA) has donated its collection to the American Folklife Center at the Library of Congress. An unparalleled assemblage of archival recordings of folk music, the collection contains classic recordings of now-legendary artists, such as Tommy Jarrell, Elizabeth Cotten, Wade Mainer, John Cephas, Edith Butler and the Blind Boys of Alabama, as well as the only extant recordings of many artists.

Jane Goodall on "Hope for Animals"

Thu, 06 Aug 2009 14:48:19 GMT

Jane Goodall will discuss her new book "Hope for Animals and Their Worlds: How Endangered Species Are Being Rescued from the Brink" at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 10 in the Coolidge Auditorium on the ground level of the Thomas Jefferson Building, 10 First St. S.E., Washington, D.C.

Blockbuster Authors Join Book Festival Lineup

Wed, 05 Aug 2009 15:20:56 GMT

Authors James Patterson, George Pelecanos, Nikki Grimes, Marilynne Robinson, Sharon Creech, Daniel Silva and W. Ralph Eubanks will be among the writers and illustrators joining the stellar lineup for the ninth annual National Book Festival, to be held on the National Mall from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 26. The event is free and open to the public.

Junior Fellows Summer Interns to Display Treasures from the Library of Congress

Mon, 03 Aug 2009 15:40:25 GMT

Junior Fellows Summer Interns and Library curators will present a display of rare and unique items from the Libraryâs unparalleled collections.

Library of Congress Announces 2009-2010 Concert Season

Mon, 03 Aug 2009 15:39:38 GMT

The Concerts from the Library of Congress series presents a definitive look at the intimate art of the string quartet as the centerpiece of its 84th concert season, which offers 32 concerts, three film series, and 25 lectures by notable scholars, scientists and other experts.

Understanding the Mercator Projection

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 14:51:13 GMT

The Mercator projection - a method of showing a map of the globe on a flat surface - is one of the most important mathematical innovations in the history of cartography. Yet few historians of cartography could explain what it actually is or how it was accomplished.

Library Announces August Film Series

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 14:50:30 GMT

Cinema buffs who like John Wayne, Westerns and movie classics will enjoy the addition of two new themes to the film series lineup in August at the Library of Congress Packard Campus for Audio Visual Conservation in Culpeper, Va., starting August 1.

Library of Congress Seeks Volunteer Docents

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 14:32:23 GMT

The Library of Congress has seen an increased number of visitorsâby approximately 40 percentâsince inaugurating the Library of Congress Experience and its new exhibitions in April 2008. To best serve the more than 1.6 million visitors who come each year, eager to view the magnificent Thomas Jefferson Building in Washington, D.C., and learn about the treasures it contains, the Libraryâs Visitor Services Office relies on more than 230 trained volunteers to staff the Information Desks and conduct tours.

Each fall, the Library's Visitor Services Office offers a 16 week training program for volunteer docents who will gain the skills necessary to lead tours of the Library's historic Thomas Jefferson building. The 2009 training classes for docents will begin on Sept. 8, 2009.

Library of Congress Co-Hosts Silent Film Screenings in Nationwide Celebration of Mary Pickford Centenary

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 14:30:59 GMT

Silent-film buffs will have a rare opportunity to see several films featuring legendary actress and producer Mary Pickford, at screenings in several U.S. theaters through December. Next in the sequence of screenings cosponsored by the Library of Congressâcelebrating Pickfordâs centennial as a star of the silver screenâwill be the San Francisco Silent Film Festival on July 11, 2009. That day, a trio of Pickford classics from the Libraryâs collections will be among the Saturday screenings at the historic Castro Theater, 429 Castro Street in San Francisco: "They Would Elope," "Getting Even," and "The Trick That Failed," all released in 1909. They will be among nearly a dozen silent films to be seen at the 14th annual event. Films are individually ticketed; admission to the feature film nearest the showing of the Pickford material is $14.

Ninth Annual National Book Festival to be Sept. 26

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 14:30:14 GMT

Bestselling authors David Baldacci, John Grisham, John Irving, Julia Alvarez, Judy Blume, Ken Burns, Gwen Ifill and Jodi Picoultâas well as celebrity chef Paula Deenâwill be among scores of authors and illustrators presenting at the 2009 National Book Festival, organized and sponsored by the Library of Congress. Now in its ninth year, this popular event celebrating the joys of reading and lifelong literacy will be held on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009,on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., between 7th and 14th Streets from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (rain or shine). The event, for which the Honorary Chairs are President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama, is free and open to the public. More than 120,000 people attended the festival last year.

C.M. Mayo on "The Last Prince of the Mexican Empire" July 20

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 16:48:23 GMT

C.M. Mayo's first novel revolves around the little-known but true story of how Emperor of Mexico Maximillan von Hapsburg and his wife, Empress Carlota, adopted a toddler in 1865 from a reluctant American mother, who hailed from a prominent Georgetown family and who desperately tried to get her son back. The author will discuss the book at the Library of Congress at noon on Monday, July 20, in the Mary Pickford Theater.

Library Announces July Film Series

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 14:35:15 GMT

The Library of Congress National Film Registry, films by John Hughes and the best of drive-in movies highlight next month's film series at the Library of Congress Packard Campus for Audio Visual Conservation in Culpeper, Va., starting July 9.

Northern Kentucky Brotherhood Singers concert

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 18:59:51 GMT

Quartet-style a capella gospel music from Kentucky on Thursday, July 16 in the Coolidge Auditorium. Another in the Homegrown 2009 Concert Series sponsored by the American Folklife Center.

NATO's 60th Celebrated With Panel Discussion

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 13:38:17 GMT

To mark NATO's 60th anniversary, the Law Library of Congress will host a panel discussion on the legal challenges facing NATO, from 1 to 3 p.m. on Thursday, July 9 in the Montpelier Room of the Library of Congress. The event is free and open to the public but seating is limited and advance reservations are recommended.

"Limited War, Unlimited" Lecture

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 13:19:28 GMT

Historian Marilyn B. Young, in a lecture at the Library of Congress, will discuss the nature of Americaâs limited wars, from Korea to the current conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Women and Decolonization

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 15:53:41 GMT

Historian Philippa Levine, in a lecture at the Library of Congress, will examine why studies of decolonization rarely explore the contributions of women.

U.S. Ambassador to Armenia to Speak on June 30

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 14:22:42 GMT

Marie L. Yovanovitch, the U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Armenia, will deliver a "Report from Armenia" at 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 30, in the Mumford Room, sixth floor of the James Madison Memorial Building, 101 Independence Ave. S.E., Washington, D.C.

Nomi Stone to Read Poems Inspired by Jews of Tunisia

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 14:08:30 GMT

Nomi Stone will read from her debut collection of verses at the Library of Congress at noon on Wednesday, June 24, in the African and Middle Eastern Division conference room, located on the second floor of the Thomas Jefferson Building, 10 First Street S.E., Washington, D.C.

Judaic and Islamic Laws in Foreign Policy

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 19:09:58 GMT

Judaic and Islamic legal systems (based on Halakah and Sharia', respectively) have endured for centuries despite the rapid changes and challenges of the modern worldâfrom exploration of outer space to human cloning. They serve as a testimony to the relevance and universality of their underlying values and principles.

The potential application of these legal systems to the development of foreign policy is the subject of a 90-minute program titled "The Approach of the Halakah and Sharia' to Contemporary Legal Issues," which will be held at the Library of Congress at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 17, in the Mumford Room, located on the sixth floor of the Libraryâs James Madison Building at 101 Independence Ave. S.E., Washington, D.C.

Sikh Conference at Library of Congress Highlights Traditions

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 19:09:14 GMT

The history, culture and traditions of Sikhs worldwide will be the focus of a two-day national conference at the Library of Congress on June 18-19, 2009. Scholars, historians, authors, artists and industry leaders will gather to discuss Sikh-American contributions to the prosperity of American society.

Aztec dance ensemble from Pennsylvania

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 15:07:19 GMT

June 18 , 2009 at 12:00 noon in the Coolidge Auditorium, Jefferson Building

Ollin Yoliztli CalmecacâAztec dance ensemble from Pennsylvania

Filmmaker John Cohen

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 15:05:47 GMT

"The High Lonesome Sound Revisited: Documenting Traditional Culture in America," Presented by filmmaker John Cohen

June 11 , 2009, 12:00 noon - 1:00 pm
Mary Pickford Theater, 3rd Floor, James Madison Building

"How Do Flowers Kill?" Lecture

Fri, 29 May 2009 16:15:55 GMT

Emiko Ohnuki-Tierney, an expert on symbols of Japanese identity, will compare the representations of the Meiji emperor of Japan with those of Lenin, Stalin and Hitler in a lecture at the Library of Congress titled "How Do Flowers Kill? â The Japanese Emperor and Modern Dictators."

Ohnuki-Tierney will present the illustrated lecture at 4 p.m. on Thursday, June 18.

American Folklife Center 2009 Season

Wed, 27 May 2009 13:14:10 GMT

The American Folklife Center in the Library of Congress kicks off its 2009 season with a concert featuring New Hampshire fiddle music in May and a lecture on the 1963 documentary "The High Lonesome Sound."

President, Mrs. Obama to be Honorary Chairs of National Book

Wed, 27 May 2009 13:13:21 GMT

President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama will serve as Honorary Chairs of the 2009 National Book Festival, organized and sponsored by the Library of Congress. Now in its ninth year, this popular event celebrating the joys of reading and lifelong literacy will be held on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009, on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., between 7th and 14th Streets from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (rain or shine). The event is free and open to the public.

"Dinosaurs Along the Silk Road"

Wed, 27 May 2009 13:12:42 GMT

During the past seven years, James M. Clark has been part of a team that found the bones of small dinosaurs mired in mud, stacked one on top of another, in the northern part of Xinjiang, China, near the ancient Silk Road.

Clark will discuss "Dinosaurs Along the Silk Road" at the Library of Congress at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 24, in the Mary Pickford Theater on the third floor of the James Madison Building, 101 Independence Ave. S.E., Washington, D.C.

WWII Subject of Book Discussion, May 27

Wed, 20 May 2009 14:19:49 GMT

Described in a recent review as "one of the best single-volume histories of the war yet published," "World War II: 365 Days" (2009, Harry N. Abrams in association with the Library of Congress) is a unique compilation of riveting text and more than 600 color and black-and-white images (many of them rarely seen) from the Library of Congressâ collections.

The book will be discussed on Wednesday, May 27, at 12:30 p.m. in the West Dining Room on the sixth floor of the Madison Building, 101 Independence Ave. S.E., Washington, D.C. The event is free and open to the public; no tickets are required. The program is sponsored by the Libraryâs Center for the Book, Publishing Office and Veterans History Project (VHP).

Are We Alone? Search for ET Life

Mon, 11 May 2009 15:45:30 GMT

Daniel Glavin, who is currently involved in the analysis of organic compounds in meteorites and in the search for extraterrestrial life, will present "Astrobiology: Are We Alone?" at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 2, in the Mary Pickford Theater on the third floor of the James Madison Building, 101 Independence Ave. S.E., Washington, D.C. The event is free and open to the public; tickets are not required.

Victor Fleming Subject of Book Talk June 2

Mon, 11 May 2009 13:53:14 GMT

Baltimore Sun film critic Michael Sragow will discuss and sign his new biography, "Victor Fleming: An American Movie Master," during a Books and Beyond event on Tuesday, June 2, at noon in Dining Room A on the sixth floor of the James Madison Building, 101 Independence Ave. S.E., Washington, D.C. The event, sponsored by the Libraryâs Center for the Book and the Motion Picture, Broadcasting and Recorded Sound Division, is free and open to the public; no tickets are required.

"Building the Bomb" Panel Discussion

Mon, 11 May 2009 13:10:19 GMT

he John W. Kluge Center at the Library of Congress will hold a panel discussion on "Building the Bomb, Fearing Its Use: Nuclear Scientists, Social Responsibility and Arms Control, 1946-1996."

The discussion will take place at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, May 27, in Room 119 of the Thomas Jefferson Building, 10 First St. S.E., Washington, D.C. Sponsored by the Libraryâs Kluge Center, the event is free and open to the public; no tickets or reservations are needed.

Racial and Cultural Identity Subject of Book Talk May 19

Thu, 07 May 2009 23:21:03 GMT

W. Ralph Eubanks will discuss and sign his new work, "The House at the End of the Road," in a Books and Beyond program on Tuesday, May 19, at noon in Mumford Room on the sixth floor of the Madison Building, 101 Independence Ave. S.E. The event, sponsored by the Center for the Book, is free and open to the public; no tickets are required.

Lost Israeli Submarine Lecture

Thu, 07 May 2009 13:29:13 GMT

David Jourdan will discuss "Never Forgotten," his newly released book about the quest to find the missing sub, at the Library of Congress at noon on Monday, June 8, in the Mary Pickford Theater on the third floor of the James Madison Building, 101 Independence Ave. S.E., Washington, D.C. The lecture is free and open to the public; no tickets or reservations are needed.

Lecture on WKL Dickson

Fri, 01 May 2009 18:08:36 GMT

William Kennedy Laurie Dickson is considered one of the most influential people in the creation of early motion pictures. His cinematic legacy has been chronicled in "The Man Who Made Movies: W. K. L. Dickson," written by Paul Spehr, former assistant chief of Motion Picture, Broadcasting and Recorded Sound Division at the Library of Congress. Spehr will present two illustrated lectures highlighting Dicksonâs pioneering work in films at the Library. The first is at 2 p.m., Saturday, May 2, in the Packard Campus Theater in Culpeper, Va., and the second is at 7 p.m., Monday, May 4, in the Pickford Theater, located on the third floor of the Libraryâs James Madison Building at 101 Independence Ave. S.E., Washington, D.C.

David Stewart to Discuss Andrew Johnsonâs Impeachment Showdown at Library of Congress on June 3

Fri, 01 May 2009 14:15:48 GMT

Author David O. Stewart will discuss Johnsonâs 1868 trial, when once again the nationâs fate hung in the balance, at noon on Wednesday, June 3, in Dining Room A on the sixth floor of the James Madison Building, 101 Independence Ave. S.E., Washington, D.C. The lecture is free and open to the public; no tickets or reservations are needed.

Studio Furniture Lecture on May 15

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 18:28:58 GMT

Oscar P. Fitzgerald, author of the newly-released "Studio Furniture of the Renwick Gallery," will discuss these works of art at noon on Friday, May 15, in the Mary Pickford Theater on the third floor of the James Madison Building, 101 Independence Ave. S.E., Washington, D.C.

Poet Ellen Bass to Read

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 16:08:29 GMT

Ellen Bass will read her poetry at the Library of Congress at 6:45 p.m. on Tuesday, April 28, in the Montpelier Room on the sixth floor of the James Madison Building, 101 Independence Ave. S.E., Washington, D.C. The program is free and open to the public; no tickets or reservations are needed.

Young Poets, Artists Honored at River of Words Ceremony

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 16:07:36 GMT

Robert Hass, former U.S. Poet Laureate from 1995 – 1997, returns to the Library of Congress to moderate a program honoring the student winners of the annual River of Words environmental poetry and art contest on Wednesday, May 13, at 10 a.m. in Room LJ-119 of the Thomas Jefferson Building, 10 First St. S.E.

Renaissance Maps, Texts Subject of Book Talk

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 16:06:50 GMT

The difficulties in researching and interpreting Renaissance texts and maps will be the subject of a Books and Beyond author discussion on Thursday, May 14, at 6:30 p.m. in the Mumford Room on the sixth floor of the Madison Building, 101 Independence Ave. S.E. The event, free and open to the public, is co-sponsored by the Library's Center for the Book and the Geography and Map Division.

Romila Thapar to Lecture on May 12

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 12:52:08 GMT

One of the world's foremost experts on the history of early India, Romila Thapar, winner of the 2008 Kluge Prize, will discuss the rich and ancient civilization in a lecture at the Library of Congress.

Talk on 1513 Map of Upper Rhine Valley

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 18:26:03 GMT

As a prelude to "Exploring Waldseemüller's World," an international symposium at the Library of Congress on May 14 and 15, John Hessler will discuss one of Martin Waldseemüller's other cartographic creations – the 1513 Map of the Upper Rhine.

Asian Pacific Heritage Month Events at the Library

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 15:14:07 GMT

Asian Pacific American Heritage Month will be celebrated by the Library of Congress during the month of May with several events, a display and a web presentation.

Jewish American Heritage Month

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 15:01:31 GMT

Jewish American Heritage Month will be celebrated by the Library of Congress during the month of May with several lectures and a web presentation.

Public Events at the Library of Congress

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 15:00:50 GMT

Public Events at the Library of Congress, May - August 2009

Shakespeare's Birthday Reading

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 16:20:14 GMT

William Shakespeare's 445th birthday will be celebrated at the Library of Congress with a reading of his works by 16 professional actors from the Shakespeare Theater Company's Academy for Classical Acting at The George Washington University.

The reading will take place at noon on Tuesday, April 21, two days prior to Shakespeare's official birthday. It will be held in the Whittall Pavilion on the ground floor of the Library's Thomas Jefferson Building, 10 First Street, S.E., Washington, D.C. The program is free and open to the public; tickets and reservations are not required.

Lincoln Exhibit Closing Date and Hours Extended

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 16:19:35 GMT

Because of overwhelming demand, the Library of Congress is extending both the closing date and public hours of "With Malice Toward None: The Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Exhibition."

Shamanic Tradition, Politics and Ecological Change in Siberia

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 16:31:56 GMT

Marjorie Mandelstam Balzer of Georgetown University discusses "Warning of Global Warming? Shamanic Tradition, Politics and Ecological Change in Siberia" on April 30 at noon in the Mary Pickford Theater.

Kay Ryan to Read on May 7

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 13:56:24 GMT

U.S. Poet Laureate Kay Ryan will conclude the Library of Congress 2008-2009 literary season with a poetry reading in the historic Coolidge Auditorium, where past consultants/laureates – such as Robert Frost, Elizabeth Bishop and Robert Hayden – have read.

Ryan will read at 6:45 p.m. on Thursday, May 7, in the Coolidge, on the ground level of the Library's Thomas Jefferson Building, 10 First St. S.E., Washington, D.C. Sponsored by the Library's Poetry and Literature Center, the reading is free and open to the public; no tickets or reservations are needed.

Alexander von Humboldt Lecture

Mon, 13 Apr 2009 13:26:14 GMT

Andreas Daum will present "Mourning, Celebrating, Revisiting: Alexander von Humboldt in the United States, 1859-2009" at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, May 6, in Room 119 on the first floor of the Thomas Jefferson Building, 10 First St. S.E., Washington, D.C.

WPA Writers' Project Subject of Discussion, Screening

Mon, 13 Apr 2009 13:25:37 GMT

The origins and legacy of the Federal Writers' Project will be the focus of an excerpted film screening and panel discussion, "Soul of a People: The WPA Writers' Project," on Tuesday, April 28, at 3 p.m. in the Mumford Room on the sixth floor of the Library of Congress, 101 Independence Ave. S.E. The two-hour program is sponsored by the Library's Center for the Book and the American Folklife Center. It is free and open to the public; no tickets are required.

Gabriel Weimann to Lecture on Nazi Propaganda

Thu, 09 Apr 2009 16:04:35 GMT

Gabriel Weimann, professor of communication at Haifa University, will explore this dark period in European history in a lecture at the Library of Congress titled "Nazi Propoganda: The Machinery of Evil" at noon on Monday, May 18 in the Pickford Theater, located on the third floor of the Library's James Madison Building at 101 Independence Ave. S.E., Washington, D.C. The multimedia presentation will include posters, movies, speeches, public events, books, cartoons and other media used by the Nazi Party.

Peter Brown to Lecture on April 30

Wed, 08 Apr 2009 15:51:44 GMT

Historian Peter Brown, winner of the 2008 Kluge Prize, gives a lecture titled "A Parting of the Ways: Wealth, Working and Poverty in Early Christian Monasticism" at 4 p.m. on Thursday, April 30, in Room 119 of the Thomas Jefferson Building, 10 First St. S.E., Washington, D.C.

Emancipation Proclamation is Subject of May 1 Law Day Program

Mon, 06 Apr 2009 18:53:43 GMT

In celebration of Law Day on May 1, the Law Library of Congress will host a panel discussion examining Abraham Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation, one of the most profound documents in U.S. history.

Sun's Influence on Climate, Life

Thu, 02 Apr 2009 15:46:41 GMT

Edward Guinan, professor of astronomy and astrophysics at Villanova University, is a scientist on NASA-sponsored research programs that explore the behavior of the sun – and stars like the sun – to determine the effects of their radiation, magnetic activity and ejected plasmas on planets and life.

Guinan will address the topic in a lecture titled "Our Sun – Its Influence on Climate and Life" at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 22, in the Mary Pickford Theater on the third floor of the Madison Building, 101 Independence Ave. S.E., Washington, D.C. The event is free and open to the public; tickets are not needed.

Michael Coe Delivers Third Kislak Lecture

Thu, 02 Apr 2009 15:28:04 GMT

Anthropologist Michael D. Coe, one of the foremost experts in Mesoamerican archaeology, will deliver the third biennial Jay I. Kislak lecture titled "The Kislak Oyohualli Pendant—Eroticism and War Among the Toltecs" at the Library of Congress on Wednesday, April 29, at 7 p.m., in the Coolidge Auditorium on the ground floor of the Thomas Jefferson Building, 10 First St., S.E., Washington, D.C.

Library Shows Jet Li's “Hero” April 3

Thu, 02 Apr 2009 15:27:14 GMT

Academy Award-nominated motion picture "Ying xiong" ("Hero") made cinematic history in 2002 as the most expensive and highest-grossing Chinese film ever made. It also became the first foreign-language film to open No. 1 at the box office in the United States in 2004.

A special screening of the movie will be held at the Library of Congress at 7 p.m., Friday, April 3, in the Pickford Theater, located on the third floor of the Library's James Madison Building at 101 Independence Ave., S.E., Washington, D.C.

EPA Official to Discuss Global Environmental Issues

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 13:11:31 GMT

The Law Library of Congress will host a lecture by Barry Hill, senior counsel for environmental governance in the Office of International Affairs at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

Maps of Henry David Thoreau

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 13:10:41 GMT

John Hessler, a senior reference librarian in the Geography and Map Division at the Library of Congress, will discuss Thoreau's mapping interests in "Building, Dwelling, Thinking: A Study of the Cartographic Manuscripts of Henry David Thoreau," a lecture at noon on Wednesday, April 8, in the Geography and Map Reading Room in the basement level of the James Madison Building, 101 Independence Ave. S.E., Washington, D.C.

"Boat People" Are Subject of May 2 Symposium

Tue, 31 Mar 2009 19:07:05 GMT

In the years following the Vietnam War, more than 1 million refugees fled the war-ravaged countries of Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos. Those who took to the ocean in small, overcrowded ships were dubbed the "boat people."The plight of these refugees is the subject of a symposium titled "Journey to Freedom: The Boat People Retrospective," to be held at the Library of Congress from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., on Saturday, May 2, in Room 119 of the Thomas Jefferson Building, 10 First Street S.E., Washington, D.C.

Library's Packard Campus April Film Series

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 19:03:59 GMT

The Library of Congress National Film Registry, the Beatles, and a Disney Studio animated feature highlight next month's film series at the Library of Congress Packard Campus for Audio Visual Conservation in Culpeper, Va., starting April 3. The schedule will also feature new installments of ongoing series devoted to film adaptations of literary works and a special screening of the MGM classic "Dinner at Eight," exactly 75 years after it originally premiered in the local Culpeper theater.

Poets Kelly and McClatchy to Read

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 14:40:23 GMT

The Spring Literary Season continues at the Library of Congress with a reading by poets Brigit Pegeen Kelly and J.D. McClatchy, both past finalists for the Pulitzer Prize in Poetry.

Obama Memorabilia from Africa on Display

Wed, 25 Mar 2009 14:02:23 GMT

On the occasion of Barack Obama's historic presidency, the African and Middle Eastern Division of the Library of Congress has organized a display of "Obamabilia"—Obama-related memorabilia from Africa. The collection will be on display from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, through July 31, in Room 220 of the Thomas Jefferson Building, located at 10 First Street S.E., Washington, D.C.

Symposium on Broadway Orchestrators and Orchestrations

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 15:27:20 GMT

he Music Division of the Library of Congress will host a free, two-day public symposium on Broadway orchestrations on Wednesday, May 6, from 10 a.m. – 6:30 p.m., and on Thursday, May 7, from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. The event will be held in the Coolidge Auditorium on the ground floor of the Thomas Jefferson Building, 10 First Street S.E., Washington, D.C. Tickets are not required.

Paul Dickson Discusses His Baseball Dictionary

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 14:49:29 GMT

"The Dickson Baseball Dictionary" by Paul Dickson has been called an indispensable resource for hard-core sports fans, as well as anyone newly interested in the national pastime. Dickson will discuss his book during a Books & Beyond program sponsored by the Center for the Book and the Humanities and Social Sciences Division on Wednesday, April 15, at noon in the Mumford Room, sixth floor, Madison Building, 101 Independence Ave. S.E. The event is free and open to the public, and no tickets are required.

Architecture in Northen Sweden

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 14:03:51 GMT

Mats Widbom, cultural counselor at the Embassy of Sweden, presents "Living and Building Between Tradition and Change: Vernacular Architecture in Northern Sweden" at noon in the Mary Pickford Theater.

Waldseemuller Map Symposium

Mon, 16 Mar 2009 15:27:38 GMT

On May 14 and May 15, prominent scholars will gather at the Library of Congress to examine Waldseemüller's cartographic vision and to reflect on the philosophical and historical context of the map's production and reception. Experts will speak on a wide range of topics, from the history of exploration and German Humanism to the mathematical and astronomical basis of early 16th-century cartography.

Marshall S. "Mike" Smith to Keynote Library of Congress Forum on American Education in the 21st Century

Thu, 12 Mar 2009 15:26:50 GMT

Marshall S. "Mike" Smith, senior counselor to U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan, will deliver the keynote address, "Education in the 21st Century," at a Library of Congress forum on K-12 education. The forum, titled "American Education in the Digital Age and Beyond: A Discussion for the 21st Century" will take place Monday, March 16, at 8:30 a.m. in the Members' Room at the Library's Thomas Jefferson Building.

"Nobody's Enemy" to be Shown on April 1

Thu, 12 Mar 2009 15:08:13 GMT

Iran's youth culture is the subject of a documentary film titled "Nobody's Enemy," which will be shown at noon on Wednesday, April 1 in the Pickford Theater, located on the third floor of the Library's James Madison Building at 101 Independence Ave. S.E., Washington, D.C. Filmmaker Neda Sarmast will speak and answer questions about the film.

Thomas Nast and French Art

Thu, 12 Mar 2009 15:07:27 GMT

Swann Foundation grantee Marie-Stéphanie Delamaire, in a lecture at the Library of Congress, will discuss American cartoonist Thomas Nast's use of artistic elements commonly employed in French grand manner and history paintings.

Israeli Film "Dancing Alfonso" to be Screened on March 31

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 18:08:08 GMT

The 50-minute film (in Hebrew, Spanish, French and Moroccan with English subtitles), will be shown at noon on Tuesday, March 31, in the Pickford Theater, located on the third floor of the Library's James Madison Building at 101 Independence Ave. S.E., Washington, D.C. Ruth Diskin, the film's distributor, will deliver remarks and answer questions at the conclusion of the screening.

Cherry Blossoms Lecture

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 15:41:32 GMT

Emiko Ohnuki-Tierney, holder of the John W. Kluge Center Chair of Modern Culture at the Library, will discuss "Blooming Cherry Blossoms, Falling Cherry Blossoms: Symbolism of the Flower in Japanese Culture and History" at 4 p.m. on Thursday, April 2, in Room 119 on the first floor of the Thomas Jefferson Building, 10 First St. S.E., Washington, D.C.

Lecture on Christian Pacifists

Fri, 06 Mar 2009 19:27:26 GMT

Joseph Kip Kosek, assistant professor at George Washington University, will discuss the impact of radical Christian pacifists on American democratic theory and practice, at the Library of Congress on March 25.

FDR's Secretary of Labor Subject of Book Talk on March 23

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 17:11:55 GMT

Although she is no longer a household name, Frances Perkins was one of the most influential people of the 20th century. On Monday, March 23, at noon, Kirstin Downey will discuss and sign her new book, "The Woman Behind the New Deal: The Life of Frances Perkins, FDR's Secretary of Labor and His Moral Conscience," in the Mumford Room on the sixth floor of the Madison Building, located at 101 Independence Ave. S.E., Washington, D.C. The event, sponsored by the Center for the Book and the Manuscript Division, is free and open to the public; no tickets are required.

EPA Head to Deliver Women's History Month Keynote

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:04:37 GMT

To honor women who have taken the lead in the environmental or "green" movement, the National Women's History Project has chosen "Women Taking the Lead to Save Our Planet" as the 2009 theme for National Women's History Month.

In keeping with the theme, the Library of Congress has invited Administrator Lisa Perez Jackson of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to deliver its keynote address at 10 a.m. on Thursday, March 5, in the Mumford Room, located on the sixth floor of the Library's James Madison Building, 101 Independence Ave S.E., Washington, D.C. The event is free and open to the public; tickets are not required.

Symposium on March 4 Celebrates Lincoln Bicentennial

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:04:38 GMT

The Library is sponsoring an all-day symposium on Wednesday, March 4, from 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. in the Coolidge Auditorium on the ground floor of the Thomas Jefferson Building, located at 10 First St. S.E., Washington, D.C. Reservations may be sent to specialevents@loc.gov.

Irving Berlin Subject of Lecture on March 26

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:04:39 GMT

Jeffrey Magee presents "Now It Can Be Told: The Unknown Irving Berlin" on Thursday, March 26, at 7 p.m. in the Coolidge Auditorium, ground floor of the Thomas Jefferson Building, 10 First St. S.E., Washington, D.C. This event is free and open to the public; no tickets are required.

Actress Rosamond Pinchot Subject of Talk on March 17

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:04:40 GMT

Bibi Gaston, who took a remarkable journey to discover the truth about her forgotten grandmother, will discuss and sign "The Loveliest Woman in America: A Tragic Actress, Her Lost Diaries and Her Granddaughter's Search for Home" in a Books & Beyond program on Tuesday, March 17, at noon, in the Pickford Theater, third floor, Madison Building, 101 Independence Ave. S.E. The event, sponsored by the Center for the Book and the Manuscript Division, is free and open to the public; no tickets are required.

Poems About Lincoln March 10

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:04:41 GMT

Poet and Abraham Lincoln scholar Daniel Mark Epstein will provide a different approach to the many Lincoln bicentennial celebrations held throughout Washington, D.C. this spring. Epstein will read poems that focus on the 16th president of the United States, in a Poetry at Noon event at the Library of Congress.

Award-Winning Writer Sally Squires To Discuss Great-Tasting, Healthy Food on a Budget

Fri, 20 Feb 2009 21:22:57 GMT

Sally Squires, a former Washington Post reporter, will present "Healthy Bites: Great-Tasting, Healthy Food on a Budget" at the Library of Congress at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 11, in the Mary Pickford Theater.

Doctrines on War of Arab Medieval Philosophers, Feb. 25

Wed, 18 Feb 2009 18:03:38 GMT

Maroun Aouad, a distinguished visiting scholar in the John W. Kluge Center at the Library of Congress, will discuss the topic "Arab Medieval Philosophers' Doctrines on War" on Feb. 25.

Early Mapping Techniques of Roman Surveyors Feb. 25

Wed, 18 Feb 2009 13:49:46 GMT

Some of the earliest known mapping in the West was done by Roman surveyors. An inside look into their practices and techniques is the subject of a lecture this month at the Library of Congress.

Monitoring Global Food Systems

Wed, 11 Feb 2009 19:45:51 GMT

Molly Brown, who works at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, will address the topic in a lecture titled "Farming, Food Security, and Climate Change" at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 3, in the Library of Congress Mary Pickford Theater on the third floor of the Madison Building, 101 Independence Ave. S.E., Washington, D.C. The event is free and open to the public; tickets are not required.

Iraq History and Society Lecture Series To Start Feb. 11

Wed, 11 Feb 2009 15:06:40 GMT

The African and Middle Eastern Division of the Library of Congress is sponsoring a series of lectures on Iraq history and society.

Kuna Indians Subject of Symposium, Feb. 27

Wed, 11 Feb 2009 15:05:57 GMT

The Library of Congress Hispanic Division, in cooperation with the Embassy of Sweden and the University of Maryland, convenes a symposium, "The Kuna and Anthropology: A Century of Engagement," on Friday, February 27, from noon to 2 p.m. in the Mary Pickford Theater, third floor of the James Madison Building, 101 Independence Avenue, S.E., Washington. D.C. The event is free and open to the public.

Closing of Guantanamo Bay Discussion on Feb. 18

Fri, 06 Feb 2009 14:02:41 GMT

The Law Library of Congress will sponsor a panel discussion titled "Looking Beyond Gitmo: U.S. and Foreign Approaches Toward Legal Treatment of Terrorist Suspects."

Japanese Tapestry Artist to Lecture on March 12

Wed, 04 Feb 2009 19:24:32 GMT

On the eve of the March 13 opening of her art exhibition at the American Institute of Architects Headquarters Gallery in Washington, D.C., Japanese tapestry artist Mitsuko Asakura will discuss her work at the Library of Congress.

"Zrubavel" Film Discussion on Feb. 3

Tue, 03 Feb 2009 14:07:47 GMT

As part of the Library's continuing Israeli Film Series, Beru will discuss his film "Zrubavel" at noon on Tuesday, Feb. 3, in the Mary Pickford Theater on the third floor of the Library's James Madison Building, 101 Independence Ave. S.E., Washington, D.C. Sponsored by the Library's Motion Picture, Broadcasting and Recorded Sound Division and the Hebrew Language Table in cooperation with the Embassy of Israel, the event is free and open to the public; no tickets are required.

New Book on Lincoln Assassination Discussed, Feb. 20

Tue, 03 Feb 2009 14:06:58 GMT

The assassination of the 16th president is one of the singular events in American history. Historian Anthony Pitch will discuss and sign his new book, "‘They Have Killed Papa Dead!': The Road to Ford's Theatre, Abraham Lincoln's Murder and the Rage of Vengeance," during a Books & Beyond program on Friday, Feb. 20, at noon in the Mumford Room, sixth floor of the Madison Building, 101 Independence Ave. S.E. The event is free and open to the public; no tickets are required.

2009 Witter Bynner Fellows

Mon, 02 Feb 2009 16:42:47 GMT

Poet Laureate Kay Ryan has chosen two gifted voices in poetry, Christina Davis and Mary Szybist, for the 2009 Witter Bynner Fellowships, and will introduce the poets on Feb. 26 at the Library of Congress.

Special Hours Feb. 12 and Feb. 16

Fri, 30 Jan 2009 16:08:09 GMT

Special events, openings and an open house have resulted in some changes in hours in the Library's Thomas Jefferson Building in February.

House Whip Clyburn Speaks at Library

Fri, 30 Jan 2009 15:14:58 GMT

In recognition of the month, Rep. James E. Clyburn, D-S.C., Majority Whip of the House, will deliver the Library's 2009 African American History Month keynote address at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 4, in the Montpelier Room on the sixth floor of the James Madison Building, 101 Independence Avenue, S.E., Washington, D.C. The event is free and open to the public. Tickets are not required.

Love Poems on Feb. 10

Fri, 30 Jan 2009 15:39:29 GMT

Judith Offer of Oakland, Calif.; Kristin Berkey-Abbott of Hollywood, Fla.; and Edwin M. Zimmerman of Washington, D.C., will read their poems and poems by other poets from noon to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 10, in the Whittall Pavilion of the Library's Thomas Jefferson Building, 10 First St. S.E., Washington, D.C.

Civil War Book Subject of Feb. 9 Discussion

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:04:42 GMT

"Traveling the Freedom Road: From Slavery and the Civil War Through Reconstruction" is the subject of a Books & Beyond event sponsored by the Center for the Book on Monday, Feb. 9, at noon in the sixth-floor West Dining Room of the Madison Building, 101 Independence Ave. S.E. The event is free and open to the public.

Robert Burns Symposium, Feb. 24-25

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:04:43 GMT

To mark the 250th anniversary of the birth of Robert Burns, Scotland's national poet, the American Folklife Center at the Library of Congress, in collaboration with the Scottish government, will present a free public symposium on Burns' life and work, as well as his impact on America and American culture.

"Depression and Creativity" Symposium, Feb. 3

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:04:44 GMT

Kay Redfield Jamison, professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences and co-director of the Johns Hopkins Mood Disorders Center at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, convenes a discussion of the effects of depression on creativity on Tuesday, Feb. 3 at 7 p.m. in the Coolidge Auditorium, ground floor of the Thomas Jefferson Building, 10 First Street S.E., Washington, D.C.

Library of Congress Open House Feb. 16

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:04:45 GMT

In honor of the federal Presidents' Day Holiday, the magnificent Main Reading Room in the Thomas Jefferson Building welcomes visitors for a special public open house on Monday, Feb. 16, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Main Reading Room is located on the first floor of the Thomas Jefferson Building, 10 First Street, S.E. Washington, DC.

Darwin Bicentennial Lecture

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:04:46 GMT

The Science, Technology and Business Division of the Library of Congress will celebrate the 200th anniversary of Charles Darwin's birth with a lecture by Sandra Herbert, one of the world's leading authorities on Darwin. She will discuss her book "Charles Darwin, Geologist," which explores how geology changed Darwin and how Darwin changed science.

Charting of Louisiana

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:04:47 GMT

John Hebert, chief of the Library's Geography and Map Division, discusses "The Charting of Louisiana: Five Hundred Years of Maps."

Jews of Kurdish Iraq is Subject of Feb. 11 Book Talk

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:04:48 GMT

Ariel Sabar will discuss his new book, "My Father's Paradise: A Son's Search for His Jewish Past in Kurdish Iraq," at the Library of Congress at noon on Wednesday, Feb. 11, in the African and Middle Eastern Reading Room, located on the second floor of the Thomas Jefferson Building, 10 First Street S.E., Washington, D.C.

Talk On Abolitionist Anthony Benezet

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:04:49 GMT

Maurice Jackson, an assistant professor in the history department at Georgetown University, will discuss his recently published book "Let This Voice Be Heard: Anthony Benezet, Father of Atlantic Abolitionism" at the Library of Congress at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 26, in Room 119 of the Thomas Jefferson Building, 10 First St. S.E., Washington, D.C.

Kurtág Seats Going Fast – Don't Miss this Rare Premiere Performance

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:04:50 GMT

György Kurtág, one of the world's foremost composers, will perform the world premiere of his Hommage à Bartók for Two and Four Hands, a work commissioned by the Library of Congress, at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2009, in the Library's Coolidge Auditorium. Seats are going fast for this event, which will also feature the composer's wife, pianist Marta Kurtág, and the Keller Quartet. There is no charge for the tickets, which are required for admission. They are distributed by TicketMaster at (202) 397-SEAT, (301) 808-6900, (410) 547-SEAT and (703) 573-SEAT; each ticket carries a nominal service charge of $2.75, with additional charges for phone orders and handling. Standby tickets are often available at the auditorium the night of the performance.

Waldseemuller Symposium May 14-15

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:04:51 GMT

An international symposium titled "Exploring Waldseemüller's World," which will examine Martin Waldseemüller's cartographic vision and address the complex historical and philosophical questions raised by the publication of the 1507 map.

"Setting the President's Table"

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:04:52 GMT

Christina Keyser, an assistant curator at Mount Vernon, will discuss "Setting the President's Table" at the Library of Congress at noon on Thursday, Jan. 15, in Room 139 on the first floor of the James Madison Building, 101 Independence Ave. SE, Washington, D.C.

Public Events at the Library of Congress

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:04:53 GMT

Public Events at the Library of Congress

January – April 2009
(Events subject to change; all telephone numbers are 202 area code)

ALL EVENTS ARE FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

CANCELED: "Music and the Brain" Lecture 12/5

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:04:54 GMT

Due to illness, lecturer David Huron will be unable to deliver tonight's “Music and the Brain” series lecture, “Why do Listeners Enjoy Music that Makes them Weep?” in the Library of Congress' Thomas Jefferson Building. The lecture, scheduled for 6:15 p.m. this evening, is to be rescheduled. We regret any inconvenience.

Universal Declaration of Human Rights Discussion

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:04:55 GMT

The Law Library of Congress will celebrate the 60th anniversary of this groundbreaking document with a panel discussion titled "An Aspirational Illusion or a Blueprint for Continuing Reform?" This special event will coincide with the international community's annual celebration of Human Rights Day on Wednesday, Dec. 10, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the Law Library's Multimedia Center, located in Room 240 of the James Madison Building at 101 Independence Ave. S.E., Washington, D.C.

"National Treasures, Local Treasures" Travels to San Francisco Public Library

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:04:56 GMT

"National Treasures, Local Treasures: The Library of Congress at Your Fingertips," an educational program that brings the riches of the Library to selected cities across the country, will make its fourth stop – at the San Francisco Main Library, 100 Larkin St. – on Thursday, Dec. 11, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

"National Treasures, Local Treasures" Travels To Los Angeles Public Libary

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:04:57 GMT

"National Treasures, Local Treasures: The Library of Congress at Your Fingertips," an educational program that brings the riches of the Library to selected cities across the country, will make its fifth stop – at the Central Library of the Los Angeles Public Library, 630 W. 5th St. – on Friday, Dec. 12, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Chingiz Aitmatov is Subject of Dec. 4 Lecture

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:04:58 GMT

Chingiz Aitmatov (1928-2008), one of the most important authors writing in Kyrgyz and Russian during the last years of the 20th century, will be the focus of a symposium examining his literary works and the films based upon those works.

The symposium will be held at the Library of Congress from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 4, in Room LJ-119, located on the first floor of the Thomas Jefferson Building, 10 First Street S.E., Washington, D.C.

Lubuto Library Project in Africa

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:04:59 GMT

To bring literacy and hope to Africa's vulnerable children, Jane Kinney Meyers founded the Lubuto Library Project. Meyers will discuss the goals and accomplishments of the project at the Library of Congress at noon on Wednesday, Dec. 3 in the Pickford Theater, located on the third floor of the James Madison Building at 101 Independence Ave. S.E., Washington, D.C. The lecture, sponsored by the African Section of the Library's African and Middle Eastern Division, is free and open to the public. Tickets are not required.

Library Adds New Features for Visitors, Extends Hours

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:05:00 GMT

Beginning Dec. 11, a series of innovative features at the Library of Congress will greet visitors, seamlessly integrating the onsite experience in the Thomas Jefferson Building with the Library's online experience, all part of the new "Library of Congress Experience," which launched this past spring.

Talk on Civil War Era Prints

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:05:01 GMT

Swann Foundation grantee Mazie Harris, in a lecture at the Library of Congress, will discuss the Civil War Era chromolithographs by Henry Louis Stephens, the primary illustrator for the satirical New York journal Vanity Fair.

"National Treasures, Local Treasures" To Dallas

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:05:02 GMT

"National Treasures, Local Treasures: The Library of Congress at Your Fingertips," an educational program that brings the riches of the Library to selected cities across the country, will make its third stop, at the Dallas Public Library's J. Erik Jonsson Central Library, 1515 Young St., on Monday, Nov. 24, from 10 a.m. to noon. The program, which is open to the public, will be held in the O'Hara Exhibit Hall on the seventh floor.

"Public Markets" Book Talk

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:05:03 GMT

Helen Tangires, author of "Public Markets," will discuss her book at noon on Wednesday, Dec. 3, in Dining Room A on the sixth floor of the James Madison Building, 101 Independence Ave. S.E., Washington, D.C. Free and open to the public, the lecture is sponsored by the Library's Center for Architecture, Design and Engineering.

SURATI—Classical and Folk Indian Dance from New Jersey

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:05:04 GMT

AMERICAN FOLKLIFE CENTER AT THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
HOMEGROWN CONCERT SERIES

SURATI—Classical and Folk Indian Dance from New Jersey

November 19, 2008 at 12:00 noon, FREE
Coolidge Auditorium, Jefferson Building, Library of Congress

"Jews and Shoes" is Subject of Dec. 11 Lecture

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:05:05 GMT

Shoes are an integral part of Jewish material culture according to Edna Nahshon, author of a new book titled "Jews and Shoes" (Berg Publishers, 2008).

Nahshon will discuss her book at the Library of Congress at noon on Thursday, Dec. 11 in the African and Middle Eastern Division Conference Room, located in room 220 of the Thomas Jefferson Building at 10 First Street S.E., Washington, D.C.

Fall Preview and Sale of Books, Cards on Nov. 21

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:05:06 GMT

Get a jump on holiday shopping at the fall preview of books and holiday cards, hosted by the Publishing Office of the Library of Congress from noon to 2 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 21.

Ambassador Fujisaki To Speak at Library of Congress

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:05:07 GMT

Japanese Ambassador to the United States Ichiro Fujisaki will discuss Japan's experience in dealing with a financial and lending crisis in a lecture titled "Lessons Learned: Good and Bad." Ambassador Fujisaki will address financial, environmental and security issues facing the world today and offer his insights about the future direction of Japan and other nations.

GIS Day on Nov. 19

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:05:08 GMT

he Library will celebrate GIS Day and demonstrate uses of the technology in a program titled "Research Orientation to GIS" from 10:30 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, Nov. 19 in the Geography and Map Reading Room in the basement of the James Madison Building, 101 Independence Ave. S.E., Washington, D.C. The event is free and open to the public; no tickets or reservations are needed.

American Folklife Center Lecture Featuring Len Graham

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:05:09 GMT

AMERICAN FOLKLIFE CENTER AT THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS

A LECTURE IN THE BENJAMIN A. BOTKIN FOLKLIFE LECTURE SERIES
AND REDISCOVER NORTHERN IRELAND AT THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS

It's Of My Rambles... A Journey in the Song Tradition of Ulster

presented by Len Graham

November 6, 2008, 12:00 noon – 1:00 pm, FREE

Pickford Theater, James Madison Building, Library of Congress

Native American Heritage Month Events

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:05:10 GMT

Native American activist, journalist and poet Suzan Shown Harjo will deliver the keynote address for the Library's 2008 celebration of Native American Heritage Month. The event, which is free and open to the public, will take place at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 13 in the Mumford Room, located on the sixth floor of the Library's James Madison Building, 101 Independence Ave. S.E., Washington, D.C.

Teresita Schaffer on India and U.S.

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:05:11 GMT

The relationship between the United States and India and its likely evolution in the next decade is the topic of a lecture at the Library of Congress by Ambassador Teresita Schaffer, holder of the Henry Alfred Kissinger Chair in Foreign Policy and International Relations at the John W. Kluge Center.

Schaffer will present "India and the United States – Reinventing Partnership" at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 13, in Room 119 of the Thomas Jefferson Building, 10 First St. S.E., Washington, D.C. Sponsored by the Library's Kluge Center, the lecture is free and open to the public; no tickets or reservations are needed.

VHP Celebrates Veterans Awareness Week

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:05:12 GMT

The Veterans History Project (VHP) at the Library of Congress American Folklife Center issues a challenge for Americans to interview veterans from their families or communities during National Veterans Awareness Week, Nov. 9-15, and throughout the year. Interview guidelines are available online at www.loc.gov/vets.

Lincoln Bicentennial Exhibit Opens Feb. 12, 2009

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:05:13 GMT

"With Malice Toward None: The Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Exhibition" opens at the Library of Congress on Feb. 12, 2009, in celebration of the 200th birthday of America's 16th president, offering the public the opportunity to view rarely seen treasures from the Library's collections.

Jefferson's Draft Declaration on View for Nine More Days

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:05:14 GMT

After being on display since last April, a major treasure of the Library of Congress—Thomas Jefferson's handwritten draft of the Declaration of Independence, with edits by his fellow founding fathers John Adams and Benjamin Franklin—will be taken off display in the Library's "Creating the United States" Exhibition in the Thomas Jefferson Building after Oct. 29, 2008 in accordance with document-preservation guidelines. It is not expected to return to public display for several years.

Poetry at Noon, Fall 2008

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:05:15 GMT

The fall 2008 Poetry at Noon readings at the Library of Congress will spotlight poets laureate from Kentucky and Indiana, who will share the stage with other talented poets from their states.

A Bard of Nature's Making: Robert Burns and Scottish Traditional Culture

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:05:16 GMT

The American Folklife Center at the Library of Congress presents

A Bard of Nature's Making: Robert Burns and Scottish Traditional Culture
presented by Valentina Bold, University of Glasgow

October 21, 2008, 12:00 noon – 1:00 pm, FREE
Whittall Pavilion, Ground Floor, Thomas Jefferson Building

Lecture on Waldseeműller Map and Johannes Schöner Nov. 12, Nov. 13, Dec 3

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:05:17 GMT

Johannes Schöner, an astronomer, mathematician and globe maker, was the original owner of the Waldseemüller 1507 and 1516 world maps now in the Library of Congress. It was Schöner who placed the maps in a portfolio that was later acquired by a German prince and stored in a castle for nearly 400 years. The Library of Congress, in conjunction with the Washington Map Society, will sponsor a lecture to discuss how Schöner used the Waldseemüller maps and other materials to produce his globes and develop new methods of mathematical cartography.

Former U.N. Ambassador Sichan Siv to Discuss New Memoir Oct. 24

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:05:18 GMT

Author and former Ambassador to the United Nations Sichan Siv will discuss and sign his new memoir, "Golden Bones: An Extraordinary Journey from Hell in Cambodia to a New Life in America."

Willam Smyser on "Is Diplomacy the Answer?" Oct. 23

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:05:19 GMT

Does the U.S., as a longstanding superpower, need a diplomatic strategy to protect and advance our interests in the new world? William R. Smyser, former holder of the Henry A. Kissinger Chair in Foreign Policy and International Relations in the John W. Kluge Center, will examine the topic in a lecture.

NPR's Tom Gjelten To Discuss His New Book on Bacardi Family of Cuba

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:05:20 GMT

National Public Radio's Tom Gjelten will discuss his new book, "Bacardi and the Long Fight for Cuba," during a Books and Beyond program on Friday, Nov. 7, at noon.

"National Treasures, Local Treasures" Travels to Denver

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:05:21 GMT

"National Treasures, Local Treasures: The Library of Congress at Your Fingertips," an educational program that brings the riches of the Library to selected cities across the country, will make its second stop at the Denver Central Library on Monday, Oct. 27, from 6-8 p.m. The library is located at 10 W. 14th Ave. Parkway.

HABS Symposium, Nov. 14

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:05:22 GMT

History lovers, design scholars and students will gather at the Library of Congress at 9 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 14 for a day-long, six-speaker symposium celebrating this important and influential program. Titled "American Place: The Historic American Buildings Survey at 75," the symposium will be held in the Mumford Room on the sixth floor of the James Madison Memorial Building, 101 Independence Ave. S.E., Washington, D.C. The event is free and open to the public; no tickets or reservations are needed.

Encyclopedia of the Spanish Language Featured at the Library

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:05:23 GMT

The Hispanic Division of the Library of Congress and the Cervantes Institute will present a program on "La Enciclopedia del Español en Estados Unidos" (Santillana, 2008) on Thursday, Oct. 23, at 4:30 p.m. in the Mumford Room on the sixth floor of the James Madison Memorial Building, 101 Independence Ave., S.E., Washington, D.C. The event is free and open to the public, but reservations are required by calling (202) 707-2013.

Exhibition on Campaign Songs Opens Today

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:00:01 GMT

Long before the advent of the 30-second campaign ad, Americans used political songs to celebrate—and sear—the candidates they loved and those they loved to hate. "Voices, Votes, Victory: Presidential Campaign Songs" a new exhibition that opens today and runs through March 7, 2009 in the Music Division at the Library of Congress, explores the history of the political song in the U.S. The Music Division is on the first floor of the Library's James Madison Building at 101 Independence Ave. S.E., Washington, D.C.

Tommy Sands in Concert

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:00:02 GMT

Tommy Sands with Moya and Fionán Sands, County Down, Northern Ireland

October 9, 2008, 12:00 noon – 1:00 pm
Coolidge Auditorium, Jefferson Building, Library of Congress

History of Children's Literature Subject of Talk on Oct. 29

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:00:03 GMT

Considered one of America's leading authorities on children's books, historian and critic Leonard S. Marcus will discuss his new book, "Minders of Make-Believe: Idealists, Entrepreneurs and the Shaping of American Children's Literature," during a program at the Library of Congress on Wednesday, Oct. 29, at 12 p.m. in the Mumford Room, sixth floor of the James Madison Building, 101 Independence Ave. S.E.

Israeli Comics Subject of Nov. 6 Lecture

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:00:04 GMT

Ofer Berenstein will deliver a lecture titled "Israeli Comics: Past and Present" at the Library of Congress at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 6, in the Montpelier Room, located on the sixth floor of the James Madison Building at 101 Independence Ave S.E., Washington, D.C.

Music and the Brain Series

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:00:05 GMT

The Library of Congress presents a thought-provoking two-year cycle of lectures and special presentations that highlight an explosion of new research in the rapidly expanding field of "neuromusic."

Song of Songs is Subject of Oct. 28 Lecture

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:00:06 GMT

Debra Band will deliver an illustrated lecture based on her work at noon on Tuesday, Oct. 28, in the African and Middle Eastern Division Reading Room, located on the second floor of the Thomas Jefferson building at 10 First Street S.E., Washington, D.C. The lecture, which is sponsored by the Hebraic Section of the African and Middle Eastern Division, is free and open to the public; tickets are not required.

Iranian Jewry is Subject of Conference

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:00:07 GMT

The history and culture of Iranian Jewry will be the focus of a two-day conference titled "Iranian Jewry: From Past to Present," to be held 9:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 2, at the University of Maryland, College Park, Md., and 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 3, at the Library of Congress's James Madison Building, located at 101 Independence Ave S.E., Washington, D.C.

Disability Employment Awareness Month Events at the Library

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:00:08 GMT

ith a national theme of "America's People, America's Talent, America's Strength," Disability Employment Awareness Month will be celebrated by the Library of Congress throughout the month of October with a keynote address and several programs.

Nigerian Author Chinua Achebe is Focus of Nov. 3 Program

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:00:09 GMT

To mark this milestone, on Monday, Nov. 3, the Library of Congress's African Section will host a day-long program titled "Fifty Years of Chinua Achebe's Celebrated Novel "Things Fall Apart." A symposium will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in Room 119 of the Library's Thomas Jefferson Building, located at 10 First Street S.E., Washington, D.C.

Bar J Wranglers Concert

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:00:10 GMT

BAR J WRANGLERS—Cowboy Music from Wyoming

October 2, 2008 at 12:00 noon, FREE
Coolidge Auditorium, Jefferson Building, Library of Congress

Fall 2008 Literary Season

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:00:11 GMT

The Library of Congress fall literary season, which will open on Oct. 16 with a reading by Poet Laureate Consultant in Poetry Kay Ryan, will also include a poetry reading on Oct. 23 by poets Jane Shore and Dabney Stuart and a lecture by poet and critic James Longenbach on Nov. 20.

Abkhazia and New Cold War

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:00:12 GMT

Paul Crego, Library of Congress cataloger of Georgian, Armenian, Ge'ez and Amharic materials, who served as the John W. Kluge Center staff fellow for 2007-2008. During his fellowship, Crego researched and worked toward the completion of his book, "Abkhazia and the Abkhazians: A History in Context."

Adams Scholar To Discuss "Ansel Adams and His Books"

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:00:13 GMT

Anne Hammond, an expert on the photographer Ansel Adams, will discuss his works that have been published in books during a Library of Congress program on Thursday, Oct.16, at noon in the Mumford Room, sixth floor of the Madison Building, at 101 Independence Ave. S.E.

Timothy Egan To Discuss Depression-Era Photography Books

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:00:14 GMT

Timothy Egan, a Pulitzer Prize winner and writer for The New York Times, has written the introduction to "The Photographs of Ben Shahn," one of three Library of Congress-published books in the "Fields of Vision" series. He will lead a discussion of the photos of the Farm Security Administration focusing on the three photographers in the series: Ben Shahn, Russell Lee and Marion Post Wolcott.

Rediscover Northern Ireland Program Returns To Library

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:00:15 GMT

As a follow-up to a successful season of cooperative events in 2007, Rediscover Northern Ireland 2008 brings three of the most respected artists to the Library of Congress for a series of free events co-sponsored by the American Folklife Center and the Arts Council of Northern Ireland.

Francesc de Paula Soler Performs at the Library on Oct. 15

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:00:16 GMT

Catalan classical guitar artist Francesc de Paula Soler presents a concert at the Library of Congress at noon on Wednesday, Oct. 15, in the Whittall Pavilion on the ground floor of the Thomas Jefferson Building, 10 First St., S.E. Washington, D.C.

"Howling With Angels" To Be Screened at the Library

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:00:17 GMT

In a powerful documentary titled "Howling with the Angels" (2006), director Jean Bodon (Jan's son) explores the truth about his father's World War II experiences and his family's Jewish lineage.

The award-winning film, which garnered a Hugo award at the Chicago International Film Festival, will be shown (in Czech with English subtitles) at the Library of Congress at noon on Wednesday, Oct. 22, in Room 139 of the James Madison Building, located at 101 Independence Ave. S.E., Washington, D.C. The event, which is free and open to the public, is sponsored jointly by the Library's Motion Picture, Broadcasting and Recorded Sound and European Divisions, the Hebrew Language Table, and in cooperation with the Czech Embassy. Tickets are not required but seating is limited.

Poet Laureate Opens Season

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:00:18 GMT

Kay Ryan, the new Poet Laureate Consultant in Poetry to the Library of Congress, known for her short poems with interesting rhyme and rhythm, will open the Library's 2008-2009 literary season with a reading on Oct. 16.

Americas Award To Be Presented At Library On Oct. 4

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:00:19 GMT

Authors Pat Mora and Laura Resau and illustrator Rafael Lopez will receive the 2007 Americas Award for Children's and Young Adult Literature at the 15th annual award presentation hosted by the Library of Congress on Saturday, Oct. 4, from 10 a.m. to noon in the Mumford Room on the sixth floor of the James Madison Memorial Building, 101 Independence Ave., S.E., Washington, D.C.

Book Publishers To Discuss How Technology Affects Industry

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:00:20 GMT

Barbara Peters and Robert Rosenwald, owners of Poisoned Pen Books and Poisoned Pen Press in Scottsdale, Ariz., will discuss both the mystery genre and the state of publishing in America in a lively program co-sponsored by the Center for the Book in the Library of Congress and the Mystery Writers of America. The program is part of the center's Books & Beyond author series.

Northern Ireland Poetry Reading

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:00:21 GMT

Northern Ireland is a relatively small area, but it's managed to produce, in the past 50 years, a large number of talented poets. A new anthology "The New North: Contemporary Poetry from Northern Ireland" features the work of these Northern Irish voices.

To celebrate the publication of the book, the Library of Congress will join the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and Wake Forest University Press in hosting a poetry reading by poets Sinéad Morrissey and Chris Agee, who served as the anthology's editor.

"Music, War and the Library of Congress" Subject of Lecture

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:00:22 GMT

Annegret Fauser presents "After Pearl Harbor: Music, War and the Library of Congress" on Thursday, Sept. 18 at 7 p.m. in the Coolidge Auditorium, first floor of the Thomas Jefferson Building, 10 First St. S.E., Washington, D.C. This event is free and open to the public; no tickets are required.

Laura, Jenna Bush At National Book Festival

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:00:23 GMT

First Lady Laura Bush and her daughter, Jenna Bush, co-authors of the book "Read All About It!" will join the authors and special guests presenting at the 2008 National Book Festival, organized and sponsored by the Library of Congress and Mrs. Bush. The festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 27, rain or shine, on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., between 3rd and 7th streets. The festival is free and open to the public.

Ruth Bader Ginsburg Among Readers at Wouk Event

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:00:24 GMT

The acclaimed writer Herman Wouk will receive the first Library of Congress Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Writing of Fiction. New York Times columnist William Safire, ABC News correspondent Martha Raddatz, Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court Ruth Bader Ginsburg and musician Jimmy Buffett are among the distinguished guests who will read from the works of Herman Wouk during this event, which is free and open to the public.

Marie Arana Kicks Off Celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:00:25 GMT

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, editor and author Marie Arana will deliver the keynote address on Thursday, Sept. 18, at 1 p.m. in the Mumford Room, located on the sixth floor of the Library's James Madison Building, 101 Independence Ave S.E., Washington, D.C. The event is free and open to the public; tickets are not required.

THE BAJICH BROTHERS—Tamburitza Music from Kansas

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:00:26 GMT

AMERICAN FOLKLIFE CENTER AT THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
HOMEGROWN CONCERT SERIES

THE BAJICH BROTHERS—Tamburitza Music from Kansas

September 17, 2008 at 12:00 noon, FREE
Coolidge Auditorium, Jefferson Building, Library of Congress

Distinguished Guests Honor Herman Wouk Sept. 10

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:00:27 GMT

The acclaimed writer Herman Wouk will receive the first Library of Congress Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Writing of Fiction. New York Times columnist William Safire, ABC News correspondent Martha Raddatz and musician Jimmy Buffett are among the distinguished guests who will read from the works of Herman Wouk during this event, which is free and open to the public.

"Portrait of America" Subject of Book Talk, Sept. 16

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:00:28 GMT

Fascinating essays on the 50 United States and the District of Columbia—"what we don't know about them"—have been gathered into a new volume called "State by State: A Panoramic Portrait of America," inspired by the great Federal Writers' Project guidebooks to the states that were produced in the 1930s and '40s.

The book will be the subject of a program sponsored by the Center for the Book as part of its Books and Beyond author series. The program will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 16, at 6 p.m. in the Library of Congress Montpelier Room, sixth floor of the Madison Building, at First Street and Independence Ave. S.E. The program is free and open to the public; no tickets are required.

Space-Based Ornithology Lecture

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:00:29 GMT

James Smith, NASA senior scientist, was watching birds at a backyard feeder not long ago, when he began to consider the possibility of studying man's feathered friends from space. Could spaced-based observations be used to reveal changes in bird migration?

According to Smith, changes in avian diversity and in patterns of bird migration present some of the most compelling and challenging problems of modern biology, with important implications for human health and conservation ecology.

Smith will address the topic in a lecture titled "Space-Based Ornithology: On the Wings of Migration and Biophysics" at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 10, in the Mary Pickford Theater on the third floor of the Madison Building, 101 Independence Ave. S.E., Washington, D.C. The event is free and open to the public; tickets are not required.

Film Series Opens New Theater

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:00:30 GMT

Starting Sept. 4, the Library of Congress will offer a picture-perfect dream for cinema buffs – classic movies shown three times a week in a new art deco theater, reminiscent of the movie palaces of the 1920s and 1930s.

Benjamin Botkin Lecture on Kunqu

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:00:31 GMT

Marjory Bong-Ray Liu of Arizona State University presents a lecture titled “Kunqu: China's First Great Multi-art Theatrical Tradition” in a program sponsored by the American Folklife Center at noon in the Mary Pickford Theater. Contact: 707-5510.

Baghdadi Jews Subject of Sept. 9 Lecture

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:00:32 GMT

Anthropologist Ruth Fredman Cernea will discuss the Jewish experience in the land of Burma in a lecture titled "Almost Englishmen: Baghdadi Jews in British Burma." The lecture, which is free and open to the public, will be delivered at noon, on Tuesday, Sept. 9, in the Asian Division Reading Room foyer (Room 150), located in the Thomas Jefferson Building, 10 First Street S.E., Washington, D.C. The program is sponsored jointly by the Asian Division, the Asian Division Friends Society and the Library of Congress Professional Association's Hebrew Language Table.

Judah Halevi Subject of Lecture

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:00:33 GMT

Judah Halevi (ca. 1085-1141), one of the best-known and most beloved of pre-modern Hebrew poets, abandoned his home and family in Spain and spent the last year of his life traveling to Israel, where he hoped to die amid its sacred ruins.

Halevi's journey is the subject of "The Song of the Distant Dove: Judah Halevi's Pilgrimage" by Raymond Scheindlin (Oxford University Press, 2007). Scheindlin will discuss his book at the Library of Congress at noon on Monday, Sept. 8, in the African and Middle Eastern Division Conference Room (Room 220), located in the Thomas Jefferson Building at 10 First Street S.E., Washington, D.C. The event is free and open to the public but seating is limited.

Herman Wouk To Receive Achievement Award

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:00:34 GMT

Librarian of Congress James H. Billington will present Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Herman Wouk with the first Library of Congress Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Writing of Fiction. The award recognizes Wouk's extraordinary contributions to American letters and his dedication to, as he has said, "the enduring power of the novel."

Historian Gerald Stourzh To Lecture

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:00:35 GMT

Distinguished Austrian historian Gerald Stourzh, professor emeritus at the University of Vienna, is one of the few prominent scholars equally at home with U.S. history and the history of central Europe.

Stourzh will discuss his storied career and his latest book, a collection of 15 essays previously published from 1953 to 2005, in a lecture at the Library of Congress titled "Traces of an Intellectual Journey: Gerald Stourzh Presents His Book ‘From Vienna to Chicago and Back" at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 24.

Forthcoming Events at the Library

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:00:36 GMT

Public Events at the Library of Congress

September - December 2008
(Events subject to change; all telephone numbers are 202 area code)

Lecture on Hemings Family

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:00:37 GMT

The relationship between Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemings has been a subject of speculation for centuries and even more so in the past decade, when DNA testing increased evidence of a sexual liaison.

Author Annette Gordon-Reed, who received attention in 1997 for a book that carefully evaluated claims and counter-claims about the Jefferson-Hemings relationship, has written a new book about Sally Hemings – a slave in the Founding Father's household – and her family.

Gordon-Reed will discuss "The Hemingses of Monticello: An American Family" at the Library of Congress at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 23, in Room 119 of the Thomas Jefferson Building, 10 First St. S.E., Washington, D.C. The book will be on sale and available for signing.

Gary Haleamau in Concert

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:00:38 GMT

Gary Haleamau performs traditional Hawaiian music from Las Vegas.

Library of Congress Announces 83rd Concert Season

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:00:39 GMT

The 2008-09 Concerts from the Library of Congress season presents a stellar lineup of more than 40 free events inspired by the resources of the world's largest music archive of more than 22 million items. Celebration is a key theme for the Library's 83rd season, with special projects honoring the 100th birthday of Elliott Carter, the centennial anniversary of Olivier Messiaen, major anniversaries for Franz Joseph Haydn and George Frederic Handel, and a 16-event series marking the bicentennial of Felix Mendelssohn.

Do All Indians Live in Tipis?

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:00:40 GMT

Edwin Schupman, National Museum of the American Indian, presents a talk titled “‘Do All Indians Live in Tipis?' and Other Compelling Questions for Education,” in a lecture sponsored by the American Folklife Center, at noon in the Montpelier Room.

Zionaires in Concert

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:00:41 GMT

The Zionaires perform gospel music from Maryland and Delaware, another in the Homegrown Concert Series sponsored by the American Folklife Center, at noon in the Coolidge Auditorium.

Library Organizes Eighth Annual National Book Festival, Sept. 27

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:00:42 GMT

The 2008 National Book Festival, organized and sponsored by the Library of Congress and hosted by Mrs. Laura Bush, will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 27, rain or shine, on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., between 3rd and 7th streets. The festival is free and open to the public.

Shape of States Topic of Lecture on July 15

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:00:43 GMT

Why does West Virginia have a finger creeping up the side of Pennsylvania? Why are California and Texas so large when so many of the states in the Midwest are roughly the same size and shape? Why are Alabama and Mississippi almost exact mirror images of each other?

Mark Stein will provide answers to these questions, and many more, when he discusses and signs his new book, "How the States Got Their Shapes," at noon on Tuesday, July 15, in Dining Room A on the sixth floor of the James Madison Building, 101 Independence Ave., S.E., Washington, D.C. Copies of the book will be on sale and available for signing.

Louis Maier to Discuss New Memoir

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:00:44 GMT

Now in his eighties, Louis Maier has pieced together his parents' letters from an internment camp in France (prior to their deportation to Auschwitz) and his memories of starting a new life in America to create a memoir titled "From the Golden Gate to the Black Forest: "The Odyssey of a New American in Search of His Parents' Fate."

Maier will discuss the book at the Library of Congress at noon on Wednesday, July 9, in Room 220 of the Thomas Jefferson Building, located at 10 First Street S.E., Washington, D.C. Sponsored by the Hebraic Section of the Library's African and Middle Eastern Division, the program is free and open to the public. Tickets are not required.

United Nations and Palestine 1947

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:00:45 GMT

The United Nations' role in the creation of the state of Israel marked the beginning of a critical episode in the changing colonial world order, according to historian William Roger Louis.

Louis will discuss the topic in a lecture titled "The Moral Conscience of the World: The United Nations and Palestine in 1947" at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, July 16, in Room 119 of the Thomas Jefferson Building, 10 First St. S.E., Washington, D.C.

Decolonization and Disorder

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:00:46 GMT

Historian Dane Kennedy, in a lecture at the Library of Congress, will examine three waves of European decolonization, from the late 18th century through the late 20th century, and the violence and discord that accompanied the transitions.

Web Conference: "Declaring Independence: Beyond the Fourth of July"

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:00:47 GMT

Everybody knows we celebrate the 4th of July because that's the day we declared independence. But there's more to the Declaration of Independence story than just one day or even just one document. Library of Congress librarians will show the Declaration of Independence as it evolved from an idea to an event, looking at a variety of drafts and editions of Declaration and related documents. Presented by the librarians at the Library of Congress.

When: Wednesday, July 7, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. (Eastern Daylight Time), 1:00-2:00 p.m. Central Time

NOTE: Allow yourself time to download the small software plugin needed to participate in the conference. Depending on your network security requirements, you may need assistance from your local technical support group to download and install the plugin. Actual installation should be very quick, depending on your computer and connectivity. All that is needed is a computer with an Internet connection, sound card, and speakers. A microphone will enable you to speak to the group.

To attend, go to OPAL at http://www.opal-online.org/. From the Quick Links column on the left, choose Auditorium.

1. Click the "Download Here" button in the light blue rectangle in the center of the screen.

2. Follow the directions to download and install the plugin.

3. Click the link in the orange rectangle to enter the room.

4. A gray box will appear with text asking permission to launch an external application, web conference plugin. When the grayed out text "Launch application" becomes black, click the Launch application button.

5. Type your name (no password is required) and click "Log on" to enter the online conference.

To learn more about programs sponsored by the Digital Reference Section, see Virtual Programs & Services - http://www.loc.gov/rr/program/.

For Library of Congress resources on the Declaration of Independence, see http://www.loc.gov/rr/program/bib/ourdocs/DeclarInd.html.

To view Creating the United States, a new exhibition at the Library of Congress, see http://myloc.gov/exhibitions/creatingtheus/Pages/default.aspx.

To learn more about Library of Congress resources, see http://www.loc.gov/.

Web Conference: "Invisible Ancestors: Ideas & Strategies for Recreating Their Stories"

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:00:48 GMT

Many ancestors - early immigrants and pioneers, slaves, women, native peoples, and others - do not have compiled biographies. They are invisible except in the historical record, through the census or other data collection entities. Where there are gaps in their history, the stories can be told through early travelogues, letters, diaries, other texts and printed ephemera, photographs and other visual media, and maps.

Join Library of Congress Digital Projects Coordinator, Judy Graves, and Local History & Genealogy Specialist, Anne Toohey, for ideas and strategies for combining physical and online materials that go beyond the data and recreate the stories of these individuals. We invite you to take this opportunity to sample the Library's online materials and locate items that will enrich the stories of those whom you would like to know better.

When: Wednesday, June 18, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. (Eastern Daylight Time), 1:00-2:00 p.m. Central Time

NOTE: Allow yourself time to download the small software plugin needed to participate in the conference. Depending on your network security requirements, you may need assistance from your local technical support group to download and install the plugin. Actual installation should be very quick, depending on your computer and connectivity. All that is needed is a computer with an Internet connection, sound card, and speakers. A microphone will enable you to speak to the group.

To attend, go to OPAL at http://www.opal-online.org/. From the Quick Links column on the left, choose Auditorium.

1. Click the "Download Here" button in the light blue rectangle in the center of the screen.

2. Follow the directions to download and install the plugin.

3. Click the link in the orange rectangle to enter the room.

4. A gray box will appear with text asking permission to launch an external application, web conference plugin. When the grayed out text "Launch application" becomes black, click the Launch application button.

5. Type your name (no password is required) and click "Log on" to enter the online conference.

To learn more about programs sponsored by the Digital Reference Section, see Virtual Programs & Services - http://www.loc.gov/rr/program/.

To learn more about the Library's Local History & Genealogy Reading Room, see http://www.loc.gov/rr/genealogy/.

To register for an orientation to the Library's online materials, see http://www.loc.gov/rr/program/orientation.html.

Traditional Music and Dance of Urban Immigrant Communities

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:00:49 GMT

Ethel Raim, director of the Center for Traditional Music and Dance, presents a talk on "Old Cultures/New Contexts: Presenting the Traditional Music and Dance of Urban Immigrant Communities" at noon in the Whittall Pavilion.

"From Baghdad to Bombay" is Subject of June 17 Book Talk

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:00:50 GMT

Good food is often the centerpiece of family celebrations. With family members living on four continents, Pearl Sofaer has sampled a vast repertoire of recipes, which she has documented in her new memoir, "From Baghdad to Bombay: In the Kitchens of My Cousins."

Sofaer will discuss her book at the Library of Congress at noon on Tuesday, June 17, in the West Dining Room, located on the sixth floor of the James Madison Building, 101 Independence Avenue S.E., Washington, D.C.

Rushkoff Discusses Open Source Reality

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:00:51 GMT

Douglas Rushkoff will discuss the new cultural complexities in a lecture titled "Open Source Reality" at 4 p.m. on Monday, June 30, in the Montpelier Room on the sixth floor of the James Madison building, 101 Independence Ave. S.E., Washington, D.C.

Anthropology of YouTube

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:00:52 GMT

Michael Wesch will discuss the three-year-old video-sharing Web site in a lecture titled "The Anthropology of YouTube" at 4 p.m. on Monday, June 23, in the Montpelier Room on the sixth floor of the Library of Congress' James Madison Building, 101 Independence Ave. S.E., Washington, D.C.

VHP Observes Memorial Day 2008

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:00:53 GMT

The Veterans History Project (VHP) of the Library of Congress American Folklife Center plans several activities and events for Memorial Day 2008, including the Moment of Remembrance at 3 p.m. in support of the White House Commission on Remembrance.

Panama Canal Debates of the 70s To Be Discussed

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:00:54 GMT

Political events in the United States often have unintended consequences for American politics and for the country as a whole. The long-term consequences of the Panama Canal debates of the 1970s will be examined by Adam Clymer, former chief Washington correspondent for the New York Times, who discusses and signs his book, "Drawing the Line at the Big Ditch: The Panama Canal Treaties and the Rise of the Right" at 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 22, in the Mary Pickford Theater on the third floor of the Madison Memorial Building, 101 Independence Ave., S.E., Washington, D.C.

Earth's Water Cycle Lecture

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:00:55 GMT

eter Hildebrand, chief of the Hydrospheric and Biospheric Sciences Laboratory at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, will discuss "Earth's Water Cycle in a Changing Climate" at the Library of Congress at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 4, in the Mary Pickford Theater on the third floor of the James Madison Building, 101 Independence Ave. S.E., Washington, D.C.

National Treasure's "Book of Secrets" on Display at the Library of Congress

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:00:55 GMT

Shortly following the release of "National Treasure: Book of Secrets," millions of moviegoers might have left theaters around the world believing that the Library of Congress, the world's largest library, was home to a book that holds all of the U.S. presidents' secrets from alien autopsies to the truth about the JFK assassination, as well as the location of buried treasure. That was fiction, but the real story and the "reel" story merge a little when the "Book of Secrets" movie prop and a bonus feature about the Library and its formidable collections went on display this summer in the South Orientation Gallery on the first floor of the Thomas Jefferson Building. Visitors to the Jefferson will have an opportunity to see the display through Sept. 27.

U.S. Citizen-Soldier and Global War on Terrorism

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:00:56 GMT

Larry Minear, former director of the Humanitarianism and War Project at the Feinstein International Center at Tufts University, will deliver the findings of the Tufts study on "The U.S. Citizen-Soldier and the Global War on Terror: The National Guard Experience" at noon on Tuesday, May 20, in the National Digital Library Learning Center, first floor of the Library's James Madison Building, 101 Independence Ave., S.E., Washington, D.C.

Famine in Ukraine 1932-33

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:00:57 GMT

Stanislav Kulchytsky, a professor of Ukrainian history, will speak on "The Famine of 1932-1933: Case of Genocide," at noon on Friday, May 30, in the European Reading Room, on the second floor of the Thomas Jefferson Building, First Street and Independence Avenue, S.E., Washington, D.C.

Poet Robert Hass to Moderate River of Words Awards Ceremony on May 12

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:00:58 GMT

WHAT: Winners and finalists of the 2008 River of Words Environmental Poetry and Art Contest will be honored at a ceremony at the Library of Congress on May 12.

Decade Before Sept. 11

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:00:59 GMT

The 12-year period between the end of the Cold War and the destruction of the Twin Towers was perceived as calm and peaceful. Yet foreign-policy experts say these were pivotal years in shaping America's role in the world.

Derek Chollet and James Goldgeier will examine those years in a lecture at the Library of Congress on their new book "America Between the Wars." The authors will speak at 4 p.m. on Thursday, June 12, in Room 119 of the Thomas Jefferson Building, 10 First St. S.E., Washington, D.C.

Octavio Paz Subject of May 23 Symposium

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:01:00 GMT

A two-hour symposium, "A Tribute to Octavio Paz," will be held on Friday, May 23, from 5–7 p.m. in the Mumford Room, sixth floor of the James Madison Building, 101 Independence Avenue, S.E., Washington, D.C.

Libraries and Human Development in Haiti Symposium

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:01:01 GMT

The Library's Hispanic Division will sponsor a day-long symposium, "Libraries and Human Development in Haiti: The Work of Fondation Connaissance et Liberté (FOKAL)" from 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Tuesday, June 10, in LJ 119 on the first floor of the Thomas Jefferson Building, 10 First Street S.E., Washington, D.C.

Avi Beker Discusses Jews as "Chosen People"

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:01:02 GMT

Avi Beker discusses his new book, "The Chosen: The History of an Idea and The Anatomy of an Obsession," at the Library of Congress at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, May 20, in the Pickford Theater, located on the third floor of the James Madison Building, 101 Independence Ave. S.E., Washington, D.C.

Charles Simic Lecture, May 8

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:01:03 GMT

Charles Simic will make the final appearance of his tenure as U.S. Poet Laureate Consultant in Poetry when he presents a lecture on poetry translation at the Library of Congress on May 8.

Forthcoming Events at the Library of Congress

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:01:04 GMT

Forthcoming Events at the Library of Congress
May - August 2008

Jewish American Heritage Month Events at the Library

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:01:05 GMT

With a national theme of "The American Jewish Experience," 2008 Jewish American Heritage Month will be celebrated by the Library of Congress with several lectures and a new Web presentation.

NEA Report on Reading To Be Discussed May 8

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:01:06 GMT

Sunil Iyengar, director of the NEA Office of Research and Analysis that produced "To Read or Not to Read: A Question of National Consequence," will discuss the report, its potential consequences and the public reaction at noon on Thursday, May 8, in the Pickford Theater on the third floor of the James Madison Building, 101 Independence Ave. S.E., Washington, D.C. Executive summaries of the report will be available.

Madeleine Albright Speaks at Library on May 6

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:01:07 GMT

Madeleine Albright will discuss and sign her book, "Memo to the President Elect: How We Can Restore America's Reputation and Leadership" at noon on Tuesday, May 6, in LJ 119 on the first floor of the Thomas Jefferson Building, 10 First Street S.E., Washington, D.C. The event, part of the Books & Beyond author series sponsored by the Center for the Book, is free and open to the public.

Avoiding the Fate of the Mayans

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:01:08 GMT

Tom Sever will present a lecture at the Library of Congress titled "Avoiding the Fate of the Mayans" at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 6, in the Mary Pickford Theater on the third floor of the James Madison Building, 101 Independence Ave. S.E., Washington, D.C.

Everything Bad Is Good for You, May 12

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:01:09 GMT

A spirited defense of the digital generation will be presented at the Library of Congress by Steven Berlin Johnson, who will discuss "Everything Bad Is Good for You" at 4 p.m. on Monday, May 12, in the Montpelier Room on the sixth floor of the James Madison Building, 101 Independence Ave. S.E., Washington, D.C.

Winners of 2008 Bobbitt Poetry Prize

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:01:10 GMT

The distinguished Rebekah Johnson Bobbitt National Prize for Poetry, created 20 years ago, will be awarded to two poets who teach at universities in Virginia: Bob Hicok of Virginia Tech and Charles Wright of the University of Virginia.

Hicok and Wright will receive the 2008 award and read selections of their work at 8 p.m. on Monday, April 28, in the Montpelier Room on the sixth floor of the James Madison Building, 101 Independence Ave. S.E., Washington, D.C. The program is free and open to the public; no tickets or reservations are needed.

DC School Official Tops Asian/Pacific Heritage Month Events

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:01:11 GMT

Michelle Rhee, chancellor of the Washington, D.C., public schools, will deliver the keynote address for the Library's 2008 celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, May 7, in the Montpelier Room, located on the sixth floor of the Library's James Madison Building at 101 Independence Ave. S.E., Washington, D.C.

Environmental Writing Since Thoreau To Be Discussed

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:01:12 GMT

McKibben will discuss the book, "American Earth: Environmental Writing Since Thoreau," which he edited, at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, April 29, in the Montpelier Room on the sixth floor of the James Madison Building, 101 Independence Ave., S.E., Washington, D.C.

Lt. Gen. Julius Becton to Discuss Autobiography

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:01:13 GMT

Lt. Gen. Julius W. Becton Jr. will discuss and sign his book, "Becton: A Soldier and Public Servant" at noon on Tuesday, April 29, in LJ 119 on the first floor of the Thomas Jefferson Building, 10 First Street S.E., Washington, D.C. The event, part of the Books & Beyond author series sponsored by the Center for the Book, is free and open to the public.

Got Poems?

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:01:14 GMT

If you love a poem and want to share it with others, the Library of Congress will offer you a stage.

The Library will celebrate the Academy of American Poets' first national "Poem in Your Pocket Day" with two events on Thursday, April 17, a poetry reading at noon and a web conference from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Seven Living Legends Chosen, Library Experience Opens

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:01:15 GMT

The Library of Congress will honor seven new "Living Legends" as part of its public celebration on Saturday, April 12, at the Thomas Jefferson Building (10 First St. SE, Washington, D.C., 20540). The ceremony will help mark the opening of the "Library of Congress Experience," which offers visitors the opportunity to explore rare historical and cultural treasures through interactive technology and a companion Web site. Detailed information on the Experience can be found at www.loc.gov/experience/.

Library of Congress Experience Sneak Preview

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:01:16 GMT

Check out the Library of Congress Blog for a preview video, also posted on YouTube, of the new Library of Congress Experience, which opens Saturday, April 12.

Alvin Ailey Exhibition Opens at Library on May 8

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:01:17 GMT

The Library of Congress commemorates the troupe's golden anniversary with the exhibition, "Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater: 50 Years as Cultural Ambassador to the World."

The exhibition, which opens on May 8 and remains on view through Sept. 6, is showcased in the foyer of the Performing Arts Reading Room, LM 113, of the James Madison Building, 101 Independence Ave., S.E., Washington, D.C. Exhibition hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday.

The Musical Heritage of the Jews of Cochin is Subject of April 7 Program

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:01:18 GMT

In a program titled "The Women Who Kept the Songs from India to Israel: The Musical Heritage of Cochin," efforts to preserve the music of the Cochin region will be discussed by anthropologists Barbara C. Johnson and Smita Jassal, and linguist and literary scholar Scaria Zacharia. Sponsored jointly by the Asian Division and the Hebrew Language Table in cooperation with the Embassies of India and Israel, the program is free and open to the public at noon on Monday, April 7 in the Mumford Room, located on the sixth floor of the James Madison Building, 101 Independence Ave. S.E., Washington, D.C.

Library of Congress to Mark 50th Anniversary of Law Day With Panel Discussion on the Rule of Law on May 1

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:01:19 GMT

The Library of Congress will celebrate the 50th anniversary of Law Day with an examination of what the Rule of Law means to established and emerging countries. The panel discussion will be held at the Library at 1 p.m. on Thursday, May 1 in the Northeast Hall and Pavilion on the second floor of the Thomas Jefferson Building, 10 First Street S.E., Washington, D.C.

"Gardening for Ozone Air Quality" To Be Topic of Lecture at Library, April 8

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:01:20 GMT

Anne Douglass and Jeannie Allen from the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center will present a program at the Library of Congress titled "Gardening for Ozone Air Quality (Citizen Science)" at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 8, in the Mary Pickford Theater on the third floor of the James Madison Building, 101 Independence Ave. S.E., Washington, D.C.

Holocaust Historian to Discuss Fate of Croatian Jewry

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:01:21 GMT

More than 60 years after World War II, new scholarship is still emerging on the fate of Jews in Europe. In 2002, Esther Gitman, a Croatian-born Holocaust survivor and historian, returned to her birthplace to study the rescue of 169 Jewish physicians and their families (650 people) by the Independent State of Croatia (NDH) from 1941-1945. She will discuss her research at noon on Tuesday, April 8, in the African and Middle Eastern Division Conference Room (LJ-220) located on the second floor of the Thomas Jefferson building, 10 First Street S.E., Washington, D.C.

"Digital Natives" Lecture Series at Library of Congress

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:01:22 GMT

Young people today born into a digital world are experiencing a far different environment of information-gathering and access to knowledge than a generation ago. Who are these "digital natives" and what are they thinking? How are they using the technology, and are IT experts adequately responding to them?

These questions will be addressed in a new Library of Congress series titled "Digital Natives." The first lecture will explore how young people think, learn and play.

Thomas Jefferson Building Special Closures April 3 - 11

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:01:23 GMT

The Great Hall, exhibitions and Sales Shop in the Thomas Jefferson Building of the Library of Congress will be closed from Thursday, April 3 through Friday, April 11 in preparation for the opening of a new Library of Congress Experience for visitors. Ceremonies to celebrate the debut of the new Library of Congress Experience will begin at 11 a.m. on April 12. The Great Hall and exhibitions will reopen after the noon ribbon cutting.

Library Hosts an Afternoon of Spanish Poetry

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:01:24 GMT

The Hispanic Division of the Library of Congress will host an afternoon of Spanish poetry on April 11 featuring poets from Spain, Latin America and the Caribbean. Each poet will read a selection in Spanish, followed by an open discussion in English moderated by Dominican poet Rei Berroa of George Mason University.

"Library of Congress Experience" Debuts April 12

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:01:25 GMT

The Library of Congress–the largest library in the world and the oldest U.S. federal cultural institution–on Saturday, April 12, debuts an immersive, new "Library of Congress Experience," offering visitors unique historical and cultural treasures brought to life through cutting-edge interactive technology and a companion Web site.

Argentine-Jewish Relations Subject of Talk on March 25

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:01:26 GMT

Ra'anan Rein, professor of Latin American and Spanish history and vice-rector of Tel Aviv University, Israel will present a lecture titled "Searching for Home in Argentina and Israel: History and Identity Among Jewish Argentines and Argentine Israelis," on Tuesday, March 25, at noon in the West Dining Room, sixth floor of the James Madison Building, 101 Independence Avenue, S.E., Washington, D.C.

Women's History Month Events at the Library of Congress

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:01:27 GMT

To honor "the originality, beauty, imagination and multiple dimensions of women's lives," the National Women's History Project has chosen "Women's Art: Women's Vision" as the 2008 theme for National Women's History Month. In keeping with the theme, the Library of Congress has invited Deborah L. Gaston, director of education at the National Museum of Women in the Arts, to deliver the keynote address at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 19, in the Mumford Room, located on the sixth floor of the Library's James Madison Building, 101 Independence Ave S.E., Washington, D.C. The event is free and open to the public; tickets are not required.

An Evening of Russian Poetry

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:01:28 GMT

The Library of Congress and the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) will jointly host an evening of Russian poetry on April 7, featuring Evgeny Bunimovich, Elena Fanailova and Yuli Gugolev.

Hyperspectral Imaging and 1507 Map

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:01:29 GMT

Hyperspectral imaging is the process of taking digital photos of an object using distinct portions of the light spectrum. The process reveals what cannot be seen by the human eye. Preservation experts will discuss the history and development of such conservation-safe imaging and its recent application to the Waldseemüller 1507 World Map.

Roger Easton, a professor in the Chester F. Carlson Center for Imaging Science at the Rochester Institute of Technology, and Fenella G. France, a visiting scientist in the Preservation Research and Testing Division at the Library of Congress, will present the lecture from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, March 14, at the Library in the Mary Pickford Theater on the third floor of the James Madison Building, 101 Independence Ave. S.E., Washington, D.C.

Center for the Book To Host Program About Deaf Perspectives On Library Research March 13

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:01:30 GMT

The Center for the Book, in partnership with the National Literary Society of the Deaf, a center reading-promotion partner, is hosting a program titled "Researching Amos Kendall: Adventures in Library Research, Literature and Literacy" on Thursday, March 13, at 11 a.m. in the Mumford Room on the sixth floor of the James Madison Building, 101 Independence Avenue, S.E., Washington, D.C. The program is free and open to the public; no tickets or reservations are needed.

Library of Congress and the American Musicological Society Announce New Lecture Series

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:01:31 GMT

The Music Division of the Library of Congress and the American Musicological Society, in joint partnership, will present a series of lectures highlighting musicological research conducted in the division's collections.

Ad Reinhardt Cartoons

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:01:32 GMT

During World War II, American abstract expressionist painter Ad Reinhardt made a series of little-known but striking cartoon collages of Adolf Hitler. Reinhardt's overlooked cartoon work will be discussed by Swann Foundation Fellow Prudence Peiffer in a lecture at the Library of Congress on March 18.

Fortune Cookie Chronicles

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:01:33 GMT

Who writes those little messages in fortune cookies and how do fortune cookie makers get their lucky numbers? For that matter, where did fortune cookies originate – should the U.S., China or Japan claim credit? Did General Tso cook his own chicken, and why was there a lawsuit over who invented chop suey? If our benchmark for Americanness is apple pie, why do so many Americans eat Chinese food far more often than they eat apple pie?

The answers to these and other fascinating questions will be explored by Jennifer 8. Lee (her middle name connotes "prosperity" in Chinese) on March 17, as she discusses her recent book "The Fortune Cookie Chronicles: Adventures in the World of Chinese Food."

Composers Chavez, Revueltas Subjects of Library Program

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:01:34 GMT

A symposium and concert series highlight the week-long mini-festival, "Two Faces of Mexican Music: Carlos Chávez and Silvestre Revueltas Revisited," March 12 – 15. The event is being co-sponsored by the Library's Music, Hispanic and Rare Book and Special Collections divisions; the Mexican Cultural Institute; The Mexican Ministry of Culture; the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities; and the Department of Film Programs at the National Gallery of Art.

Book Critic Michael Dirda Discusses Literary Classics

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:01:35 GMT

Michael Dirda will discuss and sign his book, "Classics for Pleasure," at noon on Thursday, March 6, in the Mary Pickford Theater on the third floor of the James Madison Building, 101 Independence Ave., S.E., Washington, D.C.

Witter Bynner Winners Read Their Poetry On March 6

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:01:36 GMT

Poet Laureate Charles Simic has chosen two new voices in poetry, business-development writer Matthew Thorburn and attorney Monica Youn, for the 2008 Witter Bynner Fellowships and will introduce the poets on March 6 at the Library of Congress.

Thorburn and Youn, both from New York City, will read from their works at 6:45 p.m. on Thursday, March 6, in the Montpelier Room on the sixth floor of the James Madison Building, 101 Independence Ave. S.E., Washington, D.C. The event is free and open to the public; tickets are not required.

Poetry Reading By Raphael Cohen-Almagor on March 12

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:01:37 GMT

Long before Raphael Cohen-Almagor pursued an academic career, he was writing poetry. His first poems were accepted for publication when he was a teenager.

Written during his world travels, Cohen-Almagor's latest book of poetry, "Masa'ot" ("Voyages"), focuses on people, places and intimacy. He will read selected verses – in Hebrew with English translations – at an event to be held at the Library of Congress at noon on Wednesday, March 12 in the African and Middle Eastern Division Conference Room (Room 220) located in the Thomas Jefferson Building at 10 First Street S.E, Washington, D.C.

Art of Hebrew Translation Subject of March 26 Talk

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:01:38 GMT

The challenge of translating Hebrew literature into English will be discussed by Nicholas de Lange and Yaacob Dweck. They will introduce and read excerpts from their recent translations of works of modern Hebrew literature at a program to be held at the Library of Congress at noon on Wednesday, March 26 in the African and Middle Eastern Division Conference Room (Room 220), located in the Thomas Jefferson Building at 10 First Street S.E. Washington, D.C. Their readings will include works by S. Yizhar and Haim Sabato.

Spring Poetry at Noon Series

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:01:39 GMT

The Spring 2008 Poetry at Noon readings will showcase poems about fathers and daughters, names and nicknames, and William Shakespeare. In addition, the series will include an open-mike event called "Poem in Your Pocket Day."

All readings will take place at noon in the Mary Pickford Theater on the third floor of the James Madison Building, 101 Independence Ave. S.E., Washington, D.C. The events are free and open to the public; no tickets are needed.

Mickey Edwards To Discuss New Book On Conservatism

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:01:40 GMT

In his new book, "Reclaiming Conservatism: How a Great American Political Movement Got Lost—And How It Can Find Its Way Back," Mickey Edwards argues that the mantle of conservatism has been taken over by people whose beliefs and policies threaten the entire constitutional system of government by gutting the system of checks and balances, abandoning due process and trampling upon civil liberties. He provides a blueprint for reclaiming the essence of conservatism in America.

Edwards will discuss his provocative book at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, March 5 in the Law Library's Multimedia Room (Room 240) of the James Madison Building, 101 Independence Ave. S.E., Washington, D.C. A book sale and signing will follow the program.

2008 National Book Festival set for Sept. 27

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:01:41 GMT

The 2008 National Book Festival, organized and sponsored by the Library of Congress, will be held on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2008, on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., between 3rd and 7th streets from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (rain or shine). The event is free and open to the public.

Library Presents Symposium on New Deal

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:01:42 GMT

Leading scholars from throughout the United States will join experts from the Library of Congress in the program, "Art, Culture, and Government: The New Deal at 75," on Thursday and Friday, March 13 – 14, at the Library of Congress.

Library Receives Book From Window of China Project

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:01:43 GMT

The Library of Congress has begun to receive donated books from the National Library of China through the Window of China Project. Founded in 2006, the Window of China Project donates books to national libraries and other institutions around the world.

To celebrate the Library's participation in this project, a ceremony will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 12 in the Asian Reading Room, Room 150 of the Thomas Jefferson Building located at 10 First Street S.E., Washington, D.C. The event, which is free and open to the public, will feature a small display of selected donated books.

Israeli Film Series Screens Three Films on Feb. 19

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:01:44 GMT

Three films produced by students at the Ma'ale School of Television, Film and the Arts in Jerusalem will be screened at noon on Tuesday, Feb. 19 in Dining Room A, located on the sixth floor of the Library's James Madison Building, 101 Independence Ave. S.E., Washington, D.C. The event is free and open to the public; no tickets are required.

Where is Miss Columbia?

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:01:45 GMT

Ellen Berg, Swann Foundation fellow, will present "Where Have You Gone, Miss Columbia? American Identity and Uncle Sam's Forgotten Partner," at noon on Wednesday, March 5, in Dining Room A on the sixth floor of the James Madison Building, 101 Independence Ave. S.E., Washington, D.C. The event is free and open to the public; no reservations are required.

Berg's illustrated lecture is based on research conducted at the Library of Congress during her fellowship awarded last year by the Swann Foundation for Caricature and Cartoon. Berg's presentation is sponsored by the foundation, which is managed by the Library, and the Library's Prints and Photographs Division.

Libary Celebrates Black History

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:01:46 GMT

Artistic Performances, Lectures and Comedy Revue Film Headline Library of Congress African American History Month Events
Web Site and Display Showcasing Library's Black Collections Kick Off Celebration

Libary Celebrates Black History

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:01:47 GMT

WWII Vet, Artist Tracy Sugarman Speaks at Library on Feb. 7

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:01:48 GMT

Award-winning author and illustrator Tracy Sugarman will give a visual presentation and discuss his new memoir, "Drawing Conclusions: An Artist Discovers His America," at a special program at noon on Thursday, Feb. 7, in Dining Room A of the Library's James Madison Building, 101 Independence Ave. S.E., Washington, D.C.

The Druze Heritage is Subject of Feb. 7 Symposium

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:01:49 GMT

The Druze are a thousand-year-old religious community of the Middle East, whose members today live primarily in Lebanon, Syria and Israel, while others have emigrated to the United States, Europe and Africa. Their historical and intellectual legacy will be examined by 10 scholars from the U.S. and Middle East who will participate in a symposium to be held at the Library of Congress from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 7 in Room LJ-119, located on the first floor of the Thomas Jefferson Building, 10 First Street S.E., Washington D.C.

Lecture on Free Speech in a Democracy

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:01:50 GMT

Raphael Cohen-Almagor will discuss the theories about democracy outlined in his book at a lecture to be held at noon on Tuesday, Feb. 12 in Room 220 of the Library's Thomas Jefferson Building located at 10 First Street S.E., Washington, D.C. The lecture, sponsored by the African and Middle Eastern Division, is free and open to the public. Reservations are not required but seating is limited.

Alan Leshner To Discuss New Science of Addiction and What It Means to Society, March 4

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:01:51 GMT

Advances in science in recent decades have revolutionized the understanding of the nature of drug abuse and addiction and what society needs to do about them.

Alan Leshner, chief executive officer of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), will discuss the topic in a lecture titled "The New Science of Addiction and What It Means for Society" at the Library of Congress at noon on Tuesday, March 4, in the Mumford Room on the sixth floor of the James Madison Building, 101 Independence Ave. S.E., Washington, D.C.

Love Poems To Be Read At Library of Congress Feb. 12

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:01:52 GMT

Noted poet and literary activist E. Ethelbert Miller, Sally Bliumis-Dunn and Benjamin Morris will read poems about love from noon to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 12, in the Mary Pickford Theater on the third floor of the James Madison Building, 101 Independence Ave. S.E., Washington, D.C.

1932 Election of FDR Subject of Book Talk Feb. 14

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:01:53 GMT

Donald A. Ritchie will discuss and sign his new book, “Electing FDR: The New Deal Campaign of 1932,” at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 14, in the Mary Pickford Theater on the third floor of the James Madison Building, 101 Independence Ave., S.E., Washington, D.C.

Contemporary African Art Exhibition is Subject of Jan. 30 Lecture

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:01:54 GMT

Tim Davis, owner and director of International Visions-The Gallery in Washington, D.C., will give an overview of the gallery's exhibition "Africa Revisited" at a lecture titled "Conversations on African Cultural Expression." The lecture will be held at the Library of Congress at noon on Wednesday, Jan. 30, in Room 220 in the Thomas Jefferson Building, 10 First Street S.E., Washington, D.C.

Major League Tassa performs Indo-Caribbean drumming and dance

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:01:55 GMT

Homegrown Concert: Major League Tassa performs Indo-Caribbean drumming and dance from Queens, N.Y. No tickets are required. Noon, Coolidge Auditorium, Jefferson Building, Library of Congress.

Bestselling Author Michael B. Oren To Discuss "America in the Middle East" at the Library on Feb. 7

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:01:56 GMT

Michael B. Oren will discuss and sign his book "Power, Faith and Fantasy: America in the Middle East 1776 to the Present" at the Library of Congress at noon on Thursday, Feb. 7, in the Mary Pickford Theater on the third floor of the James Madison Building, 101 Independence Ave., S.E., Washington, D.C.

Visiting Fulbright Scholar Gives Lecture on Terrorism Trials

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:01:57 GMT

"Terrorism Trials - Some Experiences from US Allies" Presented by James Renwick

Date: January 14, 2008
Time: 12 to 1 p.m.
Location: Law Library Multimedia Room, LM 240 2nd floor, blue corridor James Madison Building Library of Congress

Seating is limited, reservations are required, R.S.V.P. to Alisa Carrel (acar@loc.gov) by Friday, January 11, 2008.

James Renwick, an Australian Barrister, is a visiting Fulbright Scholar at the School of Advanced International Studies at Johns Hopkins University.

The Library of Congress Announces Spring 2008 Literary Season of Evening Poetry Events

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:01:58 GMT

The Library of Congress Spring 2008 Literary Season will include poetry readings by U.S. Poet Laureate Charles Simic and six other distinguished poets; the presentation of the Witter Bynner Poetry Fellowships in March; and the 2008 Rebekah Johnson Bobbitt National Prize for Poetry in April during National Poetry Month.

The readings will be Thursday, Feb. 7, with poets Li-Young Lee and David Kirby; Thursday, March 27, with Rodney Jones and Ellen Bryant Voigt; Thursday, April 24, with Charles Wright and former U.S. Poet Laureate Mark Strand; and Thursday, May 8, with Simic, who will also attend the March 27 and April 24 readings to introduce the poets.

Contemporary Significance of Confucianism is Subject of Jan. 24-25 Conference

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:01:59 GMT

Is a philosophical system born in China 2,500 years ago still relevant in the 21st century? A panel of scholars will attempt to answer this question in a symposium titled "The Contemporary Significance of Confucianism" to be held at the Library of Congress from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 24 in the Whittall Pavilion of the Thomas Jefferson Building, 10 First Street S.E., Washington, D.C. The second day of the conference will be held at the University of Maryland in College Park, Md.

“Nicholas Winton: The Power of Good” To Be Screened Jan. 29

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:02:00 GMT

The story of how one man made a difference in the lives of more than 600 children and their descendants is the subject of "Nicholas Winton: The Power of Good," an Emmy Award-winning film by Matej Minac. The film about the man known as "The British Schindler" will be shown at noon on Tuesday, Jan. 29 , in the Pickford Theater, located on the third floor of the Library's James Madison Building, 101 Independence Ave. S.E., Washington, D.C.

Economic Historian Herman Van der Wee To Discuss Globalization Through the Centuries, Jan. 17

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:02:01 GMT

Economic globalization is a new word for an old process, according to economic historian Herman Van der Wee, holder of the Chair of the Countries and Cultures of the North in the John W. Kluge Center at the Library of Congress.

The U.S. Financial Siege of Japan Before Pearl Harbor To Be Discussed By Edward S. Miller on Jan. 15

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:02:02 GMT

Was the bombing of Pearl Harbor an unprovoked attack on the United States? According to a new book by Edward S. Miller, the Japanese motivation stemmed from U.S. plans to defeat Japan economically in the years before World War II.

Miller will discuss his book, "Bankrupting the Enemy: The U.S. Financial Siege of Japan Before Pearl Harbor" at noon on Tuesday, Jan. 15, in the Whittall Pavilion on the ground floor of the Thomas Jefferson Building of the Library of Congress, 10 First St. S.E., Washington, D.C.

The Parking Garage and Its Impact on Urban Planning To Be Discussed at the Library of Congress on Jan. 15

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:02:03 GMT

The parking garage, often considered a dull and forgettable structure, is a crucial element of building design and urban planning.

Architect Shannon Sanders McDonald will discuss "Designing for Man, Machine and Movement: The Parking Garage" at the Library of Congress at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 15, in the West Dining Room on the sixth floor of the James Madison Building, 101 Independence Ave. S.E., Washington, D.C.

Forthcoming Events at the Library of Congress

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:02:04 GMT

Public events at the Libray of Congress for January - April 2008

Jewish Folktales are the Subject of Book Talk on Jan. 31

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:02:05 GMT

Rita Roth will deliver an illustrated lecture based on her book "The Power of Song and Other Sephardic Tales" at noon on Monday, Jan. 31, in the African and Middle Eastern Division Conference Room, located on the second floor of the Thomas Jefferson Building at 10 First Street S.E., Washington D.C. The lecture, which is sponsored by the Hebraic Section of the African and Middle Eastern Division, is free and open to the public; tickets are not required.

Book of Psalms is Subject of Jan. 17 Lecture By Author Debra Band

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:02:06 GMT

he Book of Psalms is probably the best-known book of the Hebrew Bible. In her new book, "I Will Wake the Dawn: Illuminated Psalms," author and artist Debra Band has selected 36 of the most well-known of the 150 psalms to interpret and illustrate.

Band will deliver an illustrated lecture based on the book at noon on Thursday, Jan. 17, in the African and Middle Eastern Division Reading Room, located on the second floor of the Thomas Jefferson building at 10 First Street S.E., Washington, D.C. The lecture, which is sponsored by the Hebraic Section of the African and Middle Eastern Division, is free and open to the public; tickets are not required.

"Pirates and Corsairs" Subject of Symposium on Dec. 8

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:02:07 GMT

An all-day symposium, "Pirates and Corsairs of the Americas in History and Literature," will be held on Saturday, Dec. 8, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Mumford Room, sixth floor of the James Madison Building, 101 Independence Avenue, S.E., Washington, D.C.

Library of Congress Exhibition Begins Transformation of Public Spaces Through Merger of Knowledge, Technology

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:02:08 GMT

A new exhibition opening Dec. 13 marks the beginning of a months-long transformation of public spaces in the Library of Congress's Thomas Jefferson Building into an experience for visitors that merges cutting-edge technology with the knowledge and inspiration embodied in the Library's unparalleled collections and curators.

Gandydancer Performs as Part of the American Folklife Center's Homegrown Concert Series

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:02:09 GMT

Gandydancer performs old-time string band music from West Virginia, another in the Homegrown 2007 Concert Series sponsored by the American Folklife Center, at noon in the Coolidge Auditorium. No tickets are required.

New Book on the Making of Liberia To Be Featured at Books and Beyond Talk at the Library on Dec. 10

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:02:10 GMT

Marie Tyler-McGraw will present her arguments on the national and international significance of Virginia's investment in Liberian colonization, discuss her research and sign her book, "An African Republic: Black and White Virginians in the Making of Liberia," at noon on Monday, Dec. 10, in the West Dining Room on the sixth floor of the James Madison Building, 101 Independence Ave., S.E.

Law Library of Congress To Host Dec. 3 Panel Discussion With Experts On "Extraordinary Rendition" and the Constitution

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:02:11 GMT

After 9/11, the Bush administration engaged in what is called "extraordinary rendition"— the transfer of suspected terrorists to countries known to employ harsh interrogation techniques that may rise to the level of torture. The impact of these policies on constitutional principles is the subject of a panel discussion to be held at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 5 in the West Dining Room of the James Madison Building, 101 Independence Ave. S.E., Washington, D.C. Sponsored by the Law Library, the program is free and open to the public. No tickets are required.

Poet Laureate Charles Simic to Introduce Poets Jorie Graham and James Tate, Dec. 6

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:02:12 GMT

U.S. Poet Laureate Charles Simic will introduce Pulitzer Prize-winning poets Jorie Graham and James Tate, who will read from their works at the Library of Congress on Dec. 6.

The reading will start at 6:45 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 6 in the Montpelier Room, on the sixth floor of the James Madison Building, 101 Independence Ave. SE, Washington, D.C. The event is free and open to the public; no tickets are needed.

Ronald Florence To Discuss New Book on History of Arab-Israeli Conflict on Dec. 3

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:02:13 GMT

Ronald Florence will discuss his book "Lawrence and Aaronsohn: T. E. Lawrence, Aaronsohn, and the Seeds of the Arab-Israel Conflict" at the Library of Congress at noon on Monday, Dec. 3 in the Mary Pickford Theater, located on the third floor of the James Madison Building, 101 Independence Ave. S.E., Washington, D.C. The lecture, which is sponsored jointly by the Hebraic Section of the African and Middle Eastern Division and the Hebrew Language Table, is free and open to the public; tickets are not required.

Symposium on 150th Anniversary of J & R Lamb Studios at Library of Congress, Nov. 28

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:02:14 GMT

Art and architectural historians and design community insiders will assemble at the Library of Congress for a symposium on Nov. 28 celebrating 150 years of J & R Lamb Studios, America's oldest continuously-run decorative arts firm, which preceded and influenced the studios of both John LaFarge and Louis C. Tiffany.

Religious Rights of Native Americans is Subject of Law Panel on Nov. 28

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:02:15 GMT

During the past four decades, Congress has enacted legislation to protect the religious and civil rights of Native Americans, but tribal communities have achieved fewer victories through litigation in the state courts.

This disparity is the subject of a panel discussion titled "Indian Religious Freedom, to Litigate or Legislate," to be held at noon on Wednesday, Nov. 28, in the West Dining Room of the Library's James Madison Building, 101 Independence Ave. S.E., Washington, D.C.

The History and Curse of the Hope Diamond To Be Discused at the Library on Nov. 16

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:02:16 GMT

Richard Kurin, director of the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage, will discuss and sign his book "Hope Diamond: The Legendary History of a Cursed Gem" at 1 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 16, in the Mary Pickford Theater on the third floor of thein the Mary Pickford Theater on the third floor of the James Madison Building, 101 Independence Ave. S.E., Washington, D.C.

William F. May To Discuss "Containing Fear in Foreign Policy" at the Library of Congress Nov. 29

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:02:17 GMT

"Containing Runaway Fear in Foreign Policy: Recovering Our National Identity" will be discussed by William F. May, holder of the Cary and Ann Maguire Chair in American History and Ethics, at the John W. Kluge Center at the Library of Congress.

"Discovery! The Search for Arabian Oil" Discussed at Library of Congress, Nov. 28

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:02:18 GMT

Timothy J. Barger and Thomas W. Lippman will examine this significant period in history when they discuss a book at the Library of Congress by the late, award-winning author Wallace Stegner titled "Discovery! The Search for Arabian Oil."

History of FBI Counterintelligence Is Topic of Lecture at the Library On Nov. 8

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:02:19 GMT

Raymond J. Batvinis will discuss and sign his new book, "The Origins of FBI Counterintelligence," at noon on Thursday, Nov. 8, in the Mary Pickford Theater on the third floor of the James Madison Building, 101 Independence Ave., S.E., Washington, D.C.

Shakespeare's Genealogies To Be Discussed On Nov. 7

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:02:20 GMT

Vanessa James will discuss and sign her latest book, "Shakespeare's Genealogies: Plots and Illustrated Family Trees for All 42 Works," at noon on Wednesday, Nov. 7, in the Mary Pickford Theater on the third floor of the James Madison Building, 101 Independence Ave. S.E., Washington, D.C.

Writers From Iowa's International Writing Program Will Read Their Works, Nov. 15

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:02:21 GMT

Writers from the distinguished International Writing Program at the University of Iowa will read from their works at the Library of Congress at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 15, in the Mumford Room on the sixth floor of the James Madison Building, 101 Independence Avenue SE, Washington, DC.

New Center for the Book Publication To Be Featured at Book History Symposium on Nov. 2

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:02:22 GMT

The Center for the Book in the Library of Congress and the University of Massachusetts Press has published "Agent of Change: Print Culture Studies After Elizabeth L. Eisenstein." A symposium featuring several of the contributors to the volume will be held on Friday, Nov. 2, from 2 – 5 p.m., in the Mumford Room, sixth floor of the James Madison Building, 101 Independence Ave., Washington, D.C.

Tribute To Writer, Philosopher Nikos Kazantzakis on Nov. 1

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:02:23 GMT

The Library of Congress and the Embassy of Greece will celebrate Nikos Kazantzakis, considered one of the most important Greek writers, poets and philosophers of the 20th century, in a tribute on November 1.

Poets from MacDowell Colony To Read on Nov. 8

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:02:24 GMT

In celebration of The MacDowell Colony's 100th anniversary, three poets will read from their works and from the poetry of three U.S. Poet Laureates, all alumni of the famous writers' and artists' residency workshop in New Hampshire.

"The Nuts & Bolts of Historical Fiction" To Be Discussed by Novelist David L. Robbins, Oct. 24

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:02:25 GMT

David Robbins will present "The Nuts & Bolts of Historical Fiction" at noon on Wednesday, Oct. 24, in Dining Room A on the sixth floor of the James Madison Building, 101 Independence Ave., S.E., Washington, D.C. The lecture is free and open to the public; no tickets or reservations are needed. "The Assassins Gallery" will be available for purchase, and Robbins will sign books after the presentation.

ALA President Loriene Roy To Speak on Nov. 2

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:02:26 GMT

In honor of Native American Heritage Month, American Library Association (ALA) President Loriene Roy will deliver a lecture at noon on Friday, Nov. 2, in the Mumford Room, located on the sixth floor of the James Madison Building, 101 Independence Ave. S.E., Washington, D.C.

The MacDowell Colony Is Subject of New Book To Be Discussed on Oct. 30

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:02:27 GMT

The Library's commemoration of the centennial of The MacDowell Colony continues at noon on Tuesday, Oct. 30, when senior music specialist Robin Rausch discusses and signs the book "A Place for the Arts: The MacDowell Colony, 1907-2007" in the Pickford Theater on the third floor of the James Madison Building, 101 Independence Ave.S.E., Washington, D.C.

W.S. Merwin, Winner of the Bobbitt Poetry Prize, Will Read, Oct. 31

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:02:28 GMT

Celebrated poet W.S. Merwin will receive the 2006 Rebekah Johnson Bobbitt National Prize for Poetry and read selections of his work at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 31, in the Mumford Room on the sixth floor of the James Madison Building, 101 Independence Ave. S.E., Washington, D.C.

"The Last Jews of Libya" To Be Shown at the Library of Congress on Nov. 5

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:02:29 GMT

More than 36,000 Jews lived in Libya at the end of World War II, but not a single one remains today. "The Last Jews of Libya," which documents the final decades of a centuries-old Sephardic Jewish community, will be shown at noon on Monday, Nov. 5.

Rep. Tom Cole To Deliver Native American Heritage Keynote Address on Nov. 6

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:02:30 GMT

On Nov. 6, five years to the day after being elected to represent Oklahoma's 4th congressional district, Rep. Tom Cole will deliver the keynote address for the Library's 2007 celebration of Native American Heritage Month. The event, which is free and open to the public, will take place at 2 p.m. in the Mumford Room, located on the sixth floor of the Library's James Madison Building, 101 Independence Ave. S.E., Washington, D.C.

Center for the Book To Host Program on Library Accessibility on Oct. 17

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:02:31 GMT

Architect John P.S. Salmen and librarians Nancy Davenport and Rosemary Kelly will discuss how libraries are working to improve services for patrons who have disabilities at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 17, in the Mumford Room on the sixth floor of the James Madison Building, 101 Independence Ave., S.E.

Concert: Sacred Lap Steel Guitar with Aubrey Ghent Oct. 17

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:02:32 GMT

The American Folklife Center presents Aubrey Ghent, who has been playing guitar and sacred lap steel for over thirty-eight years. He has continued his great family legacy of the lap steel style for thirty-eight years and has been named the "Master Lap Steel Guitarist." Ghent recorded on the Arhoolie roots label for six years and has several recorded selections on each of the label's Sacred Steel volumes.

Celebrated Cookbook Editor Judith Jones To Speak on Nov. 5

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:02:33 GMT

Judith Jones, author of "The Tenth Muse: My Life in Food," will start her talk at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 5, in the Mumford Room on the sixth floor of the James Madison Building, 101 Independence Ave. S.E., Washington, D.C.

Library of Congress Celebrates 400 Years of Hispanic Poetry in the United States on Oct. 18

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:02:34 GMT

Spanish literature in the United States can be traced back to the early days of Spanish settlements in the Southwest. To celebrate the rich history and contemporary creativity of Spanish-language literature, the Hispanic Division of the Library of Congress presents four Hispanic writers who will read from their work on Thursday, Oct. 18, at 6 p.m. in the Mary Pickford Theater, third floor of the James Madison Building, 101 Independence Ave., S.E, Washington, D.C.

Aviation Historian Tom Crouch To Discuss Aeronautics Collections, Oct. 24

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:02:35 GMT

Tom Crouch will discuss the Library of Congress collections, and his many hours searching through materials, in a lecture titled "Aeronautics at the Library of Congress: Forty Years of One User's Experience." The talk will start at noon on Wednesday, Oct. 24, in the Mumford Room on the sixth floor of the James Madison Building, 101 Independence Ave. S.E., Washington, D.C.

Library of Congress To Host 12th Annual Meeting of the International Comic Arts Forum, Oct. 18-20

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:02:36 GMT

The Prints and Photographs Division of the Library of Congress will host the 12th annual meeting of the International Comic Arts Forum (ICAF), which will feature the Malaysian cartoonist Lat, the versatile comic artist Kyle Baker and many comic art scholars from around the world.

Martin Meredith To Discuss His New Book on the Making of South Africa on Oct. 11

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:02:37 GMT

British historian and journalist Martin Meredith will discuss and sign his new book, "Diamonds, Gold, and War: The British, the Boers, and the Making of South Africa" at noon on Thursday, Oct. 11, in the Pickford Theater on the third floor of the James Madison Building, 101 Independence Ave. S.E., Washington, D.C.

Library's Map Treasures Are Highlighted in "Cartographia"

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:02:38 GMT

Vincent Virga and co-author Ron Grim will discuss "Cartographia" as part of the Library's Books & Beyond author series at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 23, in the Montpelier Room, located on the sixth floor of the Library's James Madison Building, 101 Independence Ave. S.E., Washington, D.C. The program, which is free and open to the public, is sponsored jointly by the Center for the Book, the Geography and Map Division and the Publishing Office. For more information, contact the Center for the Book at (202) 707-5221.

"Observing, Fighting and Mitigating Damage from Wildfires" To Be Discussed on Oct. 17

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:02:39 GMT

Compton J. Tucker will discuss "Observing, Fighting and Mitigating Damage from Wildfires" at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 17, in Dining Room A on the sixth floor of the James Madison Building, 101 Independence Ave. S.E., Washington, D.C.

Jews of Cochin and South India are Subject of Lecture and Display

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:02:40 GMT

Kenneth X. Robbins will discuss the Jews of Cochin and South India from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 11, in the Library's Mary Pickford Theater, located on the third floor of the James Madison Building at 101 Independence Ave. S.E., Washington, D.C. Sponsored jointly by the Library's Asian Division, Asian Division Friends Society, B'nai B'rith Klutznick National Jewish Museum, Embassy of India, Friends of Indian Arts, LCPA Hebrew Language Table and the University of Maryland's Office of International Programs, the program is free and open to the public. However, seating is limited. Online registration is required by Friday, Oct. 5 at www.lcasianfriends.org/event/JewsofCochin.

Congressman Major Owens and Distinguished Panel To Discuss "A New Challenge to Black Congressional Caucus"

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:02:41 GMT

What did Ossie Davis envision in 1971 when he proclaimed to the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) that "it's not the man, it's the plan"? In a special forum on Oct. 1 at the Library of Congress, Congressman Major Owens will host a distinguished panel of U.S. representatives and political scientists in a discussion of his forthcoming book, "The Peacock Elite: A Subjective Case Study of the Congressional Black Caucus and Its Impact on National Politics."

The forum will start at noon on Monday, Oct. 1, in the Members' Room on the first floor of the Thomas Jefferson Building, 10 First Street, S.E., Washington, D.C. The event is free and open to the public; no tickets or reservations are needed.

Plans for an Asian Pacific American Collection Are Subject of Oct. 4-5 Conference

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:02:42 GMT

The Asian Division of the Library of Congress will host a "National Conference on Establishing an Asian Pacific American Collection in the Library of Congress." The conference will be held from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 4 and Friday, Oct. 5 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Whittall Pavilion of the Thomas Jefferson Building, 10 First Street S.E., Washington, D.C.

Americas Award for Children's and Young Adult Literature To Be Presented on Oct. 6

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:02:43 GMT

Authors Margarita Engle and Jennifer Riesmeyer Elvgren and illustrators Sean Qualls and Nicole Tadgell will receive the 2006 Americas Award for Children's and Young Adult Literature at the 14th annual award presentation hosted by the Library of Congress from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Oct. 6, in the Mumford Room on the sixth floor of the James Madison Building, 101 Independence Ave., S.E., Washington, D.C.

Poet Laureate Charles Simic Opens Literary Season with a Reading, Oct. 18

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:02:44 GMT

Charles Simic, the new Poet Laureate Consultant in Poetry to the Library of Congress, known for his vivid imagery and excellent craftsmanship, will open the Library's 2007-08 literary season with a reading on Oct. 18.

Poetry at Noon Series Features "Magic and Magicians" and "Four South Carolina Poets" on Oct. 9 and Dec. 6

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:02:45 GMT

Poets will explore the mystery and allure of magic and magicians and the beauty of South Carolina during two Poetry at Noon readings at the Library of Congress.

Jefferson Building Special Closures, Sept. 14 and Sept. 28

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:02:46 GMT

Public access to the Thomas Jefferson Building of the Library of Congress will be limited on two dates in September.

Law Library of Congress and the Constitution Project To Mark Constitution Day with Sept. 17 Panel Discussion

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:02:47 GMT

The Law Library of Congress and the Constitution Project will mark Constitution Day with a bipartisan panel discussion at 12:30 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 17, in the Montpelier Room, located on the sixth floor of the Library's James Madison Building, 101 Independence Ave. S.E., Washington, D.C.

"Holy Moses! A Cultural History of the Ten Commandments" To Be Presented by Jenna Weissman Joselit on Oct. 11

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:02:48 GMT

Jenna Weissman Joselit, a Princeton University professor who spent the summer as a Distinguished Visiting Scholar at the John W. Kluge Center, will wrap up her research with a lecture titled "Holy Moses! A Cultural History of the Ten Commandments in Modern America."

Joselit will present the talk at the Library of Congress at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 11, in Room 119 of the Thomas Jefferson Building, 10 First St. S.E., Washington, D.C. The event, sponsored by the Library's Kluge Center, is free and open to the public; no tickets are required.

Congressman Xavier Becerra To Deliver Hispanic Heritage Month Keynote

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:02:49 GMT

Rep. Xavier Becerra (D-Calif.), who serves as assistant to the speaker, will deliver the keynote address for the Library's celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 18, in the Mumford Room, located on the sixth floor of the Library's James Madison Building, 101 Independence Ave S.E., Washington, D.C. The event is free and open to the public; tickets are not required.

Charles A. Kupchan To Discuss U.S. Foreign Policy and the Collapse of Bipartisanship, Sept. 20

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:02:50 GMT

Charles A. Kupchan, holder of the Henry Alfred Kissinger Chair in Foreign Policy and International Relations at the Library of Congress, will discuss the topic in a lecture titled "Dead Center: The Collapse of Bipartisanship and Its Implications for U.S. Foreign Policy" at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Sep. 20, in Room 119 of the Thomas Jefferson Building, 10 First St. S.E., Washington, D.C.

U.S.-Armenian Relations Is Subject of 13th Annual Vardanants Day Program on Sept. 28

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:02:51 GMT

Former ambassadors to Armenia Harry Gilmore (1993-95), Peter Tomsen (1995-98), Michael Lemmon (1998-2001), John Ordway (2001-04) and John Evans (2005-06) will discuss their roles in establishing U.S.-Armenian relations following the dissolution of the Soviet Union.

Law Library of Congress To Host Sept. 12 Panel Discussion with Experts on National Security and the Constitution

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:02:52 GMT

In the aftermath of 9/11, measures were taken to formulate and implement a national security program. The impact of these policies on constitutional principles is the subject of a panel discussion to be held at noon on Wednesday, Sept. 12, in the Law Library's Multimedia Room, located in Room 240 of the James Madison Building, 101 Independence Ave. S.E., Washington, D.C.

The Ambassador of Mexico To Speak on Sept. 17

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:02:53 GMT

Arturo Sarukhan, Mexican ambassador to the United States since 2006, will present a lecture on "The Future of Relations Between Mexico and the United States" on Monday, Sept. 17, at 6 p.m. in the Mumford Room, sixth floor of the James Madison Building, 101 Independence Avenue, S.E., Washington, D.C.

"West Side Story: Birth of a Classic" Opens on Sept. 26

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:02:54 GMT

Fifty years ago, on September 26, 1957, "West Side Story" opened on Broadway. The show went on to become a landmark musical in a league with works such as "Show Boat" and "Oklahoma!" The Library of Congress celebrates the golden anniversary of this historic musical with "West Side Story: Birth of a Classic."

Library of Congress Announces 2007-2008 Concert Season

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:02:55 GMT

The Library of Congress presents a dazzling concert roster in its 82nd season, with 40 superb chamber music, jazz, country, pop, rock and roll and world music events. Unveiling a gallery of composer portraits, from Carlos Chavez and Silvestre Revueltas to Fred Hersch, the historic free series showcases new music across the American soundscape. Seven of the world's leading chamber orchestras, period and contemporary, give concertgoers the chance to hear a Haydn symphony, a Mozart concerto—plus contemporary works by composers like Harrison Birtwistle, Alfred Schnittke, Aphex Twin and The Shaggs—in the extraordinary acoustics of the Coolidge Auditorium. Wrapping up the season is a tapfest tribute to the famous American tapper William “Bojangles” Robinson.

Jonathan Knee To Provide Inside Look at Investment Banking on Sept. 17

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:02:56 GMT

A behind-the-scenes look at Wall Street and the world of investment banking will be the focus of a lecture at the Library of Congress by Jonathan Knee, author of "The Accidental Investment Banker."

Knee will speak at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 17, in Dining Room A on the sixth floor of the James Madison Building, 101 Independence Ave. S.E., Washington, D.C. Free and open to the public, the event is sponsored by the Library's Science, Technology and Business Division.

Public Events at the Library of Congress

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:02:57 GMT

A listing of public events at the Library of Congress September through December.

Kay Kaufman Shelemay Discusses Ethiopian American Music on Sept. 6

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:02:58 GMT

"Music in the Ethiopian American Diaspora: A Preliminary Overview" will be presented at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 6, in Room 119 of the Thomas Jefferson Building, 10 First St. S.E., Washington, D.C.

Library of Congress Hosts Fifth Annual Movie Day on Aug. 11

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:02:59 GMT

Home movies from the Library of Congress collection and screenings of films brought by the public will be featured at the fifth annual Washington D.C. Home Movie Day to be held from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 11, in the Pickford Theater, 3rd floor of the Library's James Madison Building, 101 Independence Ave. S.E., Washington, D.C.

Israeli Film Series Presents "Code Name: Bayonet" on Sept. 5

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:03:00 GMT

Directed by Rob Maiberg, "Code Name: Bayonet" (2006) exposes for the first time the real story of the Mossad's top secret "Bayonet" unit, which was responsible for Israel's retaliation. As part of the Library's continuing Israeli Film Series, the documentary will be screened at noon on Wednesday, Sept. 5, in the Mary Pickford Theater on the third floor of the Library's James Madison Building, 101 Independence Ave. S.E., Washington, D.C. Sponsored by the Library's Motion Picture, Broadcasting and Recorded Sound Division and the Hebrew Language Table in cooperation with the Embassy of Israel, the screening is free and open to the public; no tickets are required.

"American Treasures of the Library of Congress" To Close on Aug. 18

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:03:01 GMT

After 10 years on display, "American Treasures of the Library of Congress," an unprecedented exhibition of rare and unique items in the nation's library, will close on Aug. 18.

Health Expert Pamela Peeke To Discuss "Fit To Live" on Aug. 2

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:03:02 GMT

Have you indulged in too many hot dogs and ice cream cones this summer? Failed to carry out the well-meant exercise program? It might be time to heed the advice of Pamela Peeke, the medical doctor who recently published "Fit to Live: The Five-Point Plan to Be Lean, Strong and Fearless for Life."

Peeke will discuss her new book at the Library of Congress at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 2, in the Mumford Room on the sixth floor of the James Madison Building, 101 Independence Ave. S.E., Washington, D.C. Sponsored by the Library's Science, Technology and Business Division, the event is free and open to the public; tickets are not needed.

Library of Congress Announces Award-Winning Authors To Participate in Seventh Annual National Book Festival

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:03:03 GMT

he 2007 National Book Festival, organized and sponsored by the Library of Congress and hosted by Mrs. Laura Bush, will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 29, on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., between 7th and 14th streets (rain or shine). The festival is free and open to the public.

The End of European Colonial Empires To Be Discussed by William Roger Louis, July 10

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:03:04 GMT

One of the great themes of 20th century history is the end of European colonial empires. William Roger Louis, founding director of the National History Center, will discuss the topic in a lecture at the Library of Congress.

The talk will start at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, July 10, in Room 119 of the Thomas Jefferson Building, 10 First St. S.E., Washington, D.C. Free and open to the public, the event is sponsored by the Library's John W. Kluge Center and the National History Center, and is presented in conjunction with the History Center's Second International Research Seminar on Decolonization, held in Washington, D.C., from July 9 through Aug. 4.

Crawford Young To Speak on the African Colonial State on July 25

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:03:05 GMT

Crawford Young, a distinguished scholar on Africa and professor emeritus at the University of Wisconsin, will discuss "The African Colonial State and the Encounter with Decolonization" at the Library of Congress on July 25.

The lecture, which is free and open to the public, will start at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, July 25, in Room 119 of the Thomas Jefferson Building, 10 First Street S.E., Washington, D.C.

"The State of the Book Industry in 2007" Is Topic of Center for the Book Program on June 28

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:03:06 GMT

What is the long-term effect of consolidation in the publishing industry? What are the latest sales trends in publishing and in the library market? How is the digital environment changing the book industry?

Such questions will be addressed and discussed by economists Albert N. Greco and Robert M. Wharton at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 28, in the Mary Pickford Theater on the third floor of the James Madison Building, 101 Independence Ave., S.E., Washington, D.C.

Origins of Life and Universe To Be Discussed by Nobel Scientists John Mather and Craig Mello, July 26

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:03:07 GMT

Two 2006 Nobel Prize winners will address the fundamental questions pondered by many through the ages: the origins of life and the universe.

Free and open to the public, the event, "On the Origins of Life and the Universe: An Afternoon with 2006 Nobel Laureates Craig Mello and John Mather," will be held at the Library of Congress from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 26, in Room 119 of the Thomas Jefferson Building, 10 First Street S.E., Washington, D.C. Tickets and reservations are not required, but seating is limited. The program will be webcast live at www.loc.gov.

Best-Selling Author Michael Blake To Speak June 25

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:03:08 GMT

Novelist, screenwriter and activist Michael Blake will discuss and sign his new book, "Indian Yell: The Heart of an American Insurgency," at 10 a.m. on Monday, June 25, in the West Dining Room on the sixth floor of the James Madison Building, 101 Independence Ave., S.E., Washington, D.C.

"City Lights, Spy Satellites and Urban Sprawl" To Be Discussed on June 27

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:03:09 GMT

Marc L. Imhoff will discuss "City Lights, Spy Satellites and Urban Sprawl" at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 27, in Dining Room A on the sixth floor of the James Madison Building, 101 Independence Ave. S.E., Washington, D.C.

Two Lectures By Kluge Fellow Suk-Young Kim Offer Insight on North Korean Culture and Politics

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:03:10 GMT

Suk-Young Kim, a fellow at the John W. Kluge Center, Library of Congress, will present two programs that provide insight on North Korean culture, politics and the leadership of Kim Jong-il, on June 26 and June 27.

New Biography of Robert E. Lee To Be Discussed on June 12

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:03:11 GMT

Elizabeth Brown Pryor will discuss and sign her new book, "Reading the Man: A Portrait of Robert E. Lee Through His Private Letters," at noon on Tuesday, June 12, in the Mary Pickford Theater on the third floor of the James Madison Building, 101 Independence Ave. S.E., Washington, D.C.

Landscape Designer Jane MacLeish Discusses Fresh Perspective on Gardening, June 7

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:03:12 GMT

With planting season in high gear, diligent gardeners could be tired of using the same old flowers, shrubs and patterns of display. Residential landscape designer Jane MacLeish will offer a fresh perspective on gardening in a lecture at the Library of Congress on June 7.

MacLeish will speak at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 7, in Dining Room A on the sixth floor of the James Madison Building, 101 Independence Ave. S.E., Washington, D.C. The event, sponsored by the Library's Science, Technology and Business Division, is free and open to the public; no tickets are required.

Francille Rusan Wilson To Discuss Black Labor Historians on June 13

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:03:13 GMT

A nationally known historian, Francille Wilson will discuss and sign her book, "The Segregated Scholars: Black Social Scientists and the Creation of Black Labor Studies, 1890-1950," at noon on Wednesday, June 13, in the Mumford Room on the sixth floor of the James Madison Building, 101 Independence Ave., S.E., Washington, D.C.

Cecelia Tichi Discusses Social Reformer Julia Lathrop on June 28

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:03:14 GMT

Julia Lathrop's career and significance as a political force is the subject of a lecture at the Library of Congress by Cecelia Tichi, holder of the Chair of Modern Culture in the John W. Kluge Center.

Tichi will discuss "Justice, Not Pity: Julia Lathrop, First Chief of the U.S. Children's Bureau" at 4 p.m. on Thursday, June 28, in Room 119 of the Thomas Jefferson Building, 10 First St. S.E., Washington, D.C. Sponsored by the Kluge Center, the event is free and open to the public; no tickets are needed.

Carl Haber To Discuss Capturing Recorded Sound Through Digital Imaging on June 18

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:03:15 GMT

The Library of Congress, in an effort to preserve its collections of recorded sound, is now evaluating a prototype device to extract sound from phonograph records through digital imaging.

Scientist Carl Haber will discuss this project, referred to as I.R.E.N.E. (Image, Reconstruct, Erase Noise, etc.), from 10 a.m. to noon, Monday, June 18, in the Mumford Room on the sixth floor of the James Madison Building, 101 Independence Ave. S.E., Washington, D.C.

Season's Final Reading Will Feature D.C. Poet Laureate Dolores Kendrick and Poet Philip Levine

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:03:16 GMT

Washington, D.C., Poet Laureate Dolores Kendrick and Philip Levine will read their poetry at 6:45 p.m. on Thursday, May 24, in the Coolidge Auditorium on the ground level of the Thomas Jefferson Building, 10 First St. S.E., Washington, D.C.

Jim Crawford and Samuel Fromartz To Discuss Organic Farming on May 23

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:03:17 GMT

Almost from the inception of the organic food movement there has been conflict between the mom-and-pop farmers and large-scale retailers. Farmer Jim Crawford and business journalist Samuel Fromartz will explore this dichotomy and other organic farming issues in a lecture at the Library of Congress.

The discussion will start at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 23, in Dining Room A on the sixth floor of the James Madison Building, 101 Independence Ave. S.E., Washington, D.C. The event, sponsored by the Library's Science, Technology and Business Division, is free and open to the public; no reservations are needed.

Commercialization of Academic Research To Be Topic of Lecture and Panel Discussion, May 24

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:03:18 GMT

There is much debate about the growth of commercialization of academic research results. Does it threaten a university's principal mission?

The topic will be discussed in a lecture and panel discussion titled "Commercializing University Research—Threats and Opportunities—The Oxford University Model" at 2 p.m. on Thursday, May 24, in Room 119 of the Thomas Jefferson Building, 10 First St. S.E., Washington, D.C.

Shigemi Inaga To Discuss Western Influence on Japanese Art on June 7

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:03:19 GMT

Contact with the West transformed art in Japan during the first half of the 20th century, especially in the works of the painter Asai Chu (1856-1907) and the ceramicist and teacher Yagi Kazuo (1918-1979), according to Shigemi Inaga.

Inaga, who holds the Chair of Modern Culture at the John W. Kluge Center at the Library of Congress, will give a lecture titled "Modern Japanese Arts and Crafts in Kyoto: From Asai Chu to Yagi Kazuo" at 4 p.m. on Thursday, June 7, in Room 119 of the Thomas Jefferson Building, 10 First St. S.E., Washington, D.C. Sponsored by the Library's Kluge Center, the event is free and open to the public; no tickets are required.

Library of Congress To Celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month with Lectures and Web Site

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:03:20 GMT

With a national theme of “The American Jewish Experience: Celebrating Religious Pluralism, Cultural Diversity and Commitment to American Civic Culture,” the second annual Jewish American Heritage Month will be celebrated by the Library of Congress with public lectures and a new Web presentation.

Israeli Composer To Deliver Lecture Titled "Composing the Holocaust" on May 17

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:03:21 GMT

More than 60 years after the end of World War II, a growing number of artists are depicting the tragic events of the Holocaust through the performing arts.

Israeli composer Ella Milch-Sheriff, whose parents are Holocaust survivors, is one such artists whose operatic and orchestral works deal with this grave subject matter. She will discuss and show segments from her works in an audiovisual presentation titled "Composing the Holocaust" at 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 17, in the Whittall Pavilion, located on the ground floor of the Library's Thomas Jefferson Building at 10 First Street S.E., Washington, D.C.

Poet Robert Hass To Host River of Words Ceremony on May 15

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:03:22 GMT

Robert Hass, former U.S. Poet Laureate, returns to the Library of Congress to moderate a program honoring the student winners of the annual River of Words environmental poetry and art contest at 10 a.m. on Tuesday May 15, in Room 119 on the first floor of the Thomas Jefferson Building, 10 First Street, S.E. in Washington, D.C.

Armenian Directors Rouben Mamoulian and Sergei Paradjanov Are Subject of Documentaries Making Their American Premieres at the Library on May 10 and May 11

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:03:23 GMT

French director Patrick Cazals will discuss his new documentaries "Rouben Mamoulian: The Golden Age of Broadway and Hollywood" and "Sergei Paradjanov: The Rebel" following their American premieres at the Library of Congress on May 10 and May 11, respectively. These events are free and open to the public. Reservations are not required.

Keynote by Sen. Daniel Inouye Headlines Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Events

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:03:24 GMT

Sen. Daniel Inouye (D-Hawaii), the third most senior member of the U.S. Senate, will deliver the keynote address for the Library's 2007 celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage month at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, May 22, in the Mumford Room, located on the sixth floor of the James Madison Building, 101 Independence Ave. S.E., Washington, D.C.

The American Folklife Center Presents Symposium as Part of Rediscover Northern Ireland Program in May

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:03:25 GMT

WHAT: A half-day symposium, "All Through the North, As I Walked Forth …," features discussions on Irish place names, folklife and landscape.

WHO: Kay Muhr, Northern Ireland Place Names Project at Queen's University in Belfast, presents a talk on "Richard Bartlett and Place-Names in His Maps of Ulster, 1600-1603"; and Henry Glassie, professor at Indiana University in Bloomington, lectures on "Ballymenone: The Power of Place and the Riddle of History."

WHEN: Wednesday, May 16, at 2:30 p.m.

WHERE: Mumford Room, sixth floor of the James Madison Building, 101 Independence Ave., S.E., Washington, D.C.

Public Events at the Library of Congress

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:03:26 GMT

Forthcoming events at the Library of Congress for May through August.

Paul Wilson Discusses His Translation of Václav Havel's Book, "To the Castle and Back," on May 17

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:03:27 GMT

Paul Wilson will discuss his English translation of former Czech Republic President Václav Havel's recently published book "To the Castle and Back," at the Library of Congress on May 17.

Images of Irish-American Immigrants Featured in Lecture by Swann Fellow on May 15

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:03:28 GMT

Swann Foundation Fellow Sharrona Pearl will discuss depictions of Irish-American immigrants in mid-19th century prints and analyze the ambiguous nature of the graphic imagery, on May 15 at the Library of Congress.

Pearl will present the lecture, titled "Black and White: Drawing the Irish-American Immigrant in Shades of Grey," at noon on Tuesday, May 15, in Dining Room A on the sixth floor of the James Madison Building, 101 Independence Ave. S.E., Washington, DC.

"Perspectives on Childhood and the Law" is Subject of May 1 Law Day Program

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:03:29 GMT

The Law Library of the Library of Congress and the American Bar Association (ABA) Division for Public Education will commemorate Law Day with a panel discussion on "Perspectives on Childhood and the Law."

The event will be held from 4:45 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday, May 1, 2007, in Madison Hall, located on the first floor of the Library's James Madison Building, 101 Independence Ave., S.E., Washington, D.C. The program is free and open to the public, but attendees must register in advance at www.abanet.org/publiced/jaworski.html.

Jefferson Building Closing Early, April 30

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:03:30 GMT

On Monday, April 30, the Great Hall, exhibitions and Sales Shop in the Thomas Jefferson Building of the Library of Congress will be closed to the public beginning at noon.

Star-Studded Lineup Confirmed for Library of Congress Concert Honoring Gershwin Prize Recipient Paul Simon

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:03:31 GMT

A star-studded cast of performers and presenters has been confirmed, with more to come, to pay tribute to Paul Simon as he receives the first annual Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song on Wednesday, May 23 at 8 p.m. at the Warner Theatre located at 1299 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, D.C.

2007 National Book Festival To Be Held Sept. 29

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:03:32 GMT

The 2007 National Book Festival, organized and sponsored by the Library of Congress and hosted by first lady Laura Bush, will be held on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2007, on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., between 7th and 14th streets from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (rain or shine). The festival is free and open to the public.

Symposium on HIV and Hepatitis Vaccines To Be Held on May 10

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:03:33 GMT

Distinguished health and medical experts will participate in a symposium addressing critical issues on the challenges of developing an HIV vaccine and ensuring the eradication of Hepatitis B, on May 10 at the Library of Congress.

The symposium, titled "Combating HIV and Hepatitis B," will coincide with World AIDS Vaccine Day on May 18 and Hepatitis Awareness Week, May 7-11.

The program will begin at 9 a.m. on Thursday, May 10, in Room 119 of the Thomas Jefferson Building, 10 First St. S.E., Washington, D.C. The experts will focus on HIV in the morning and on Hepatitis B at 2 p.m. The event is free and open to the public; tickets are not required. The symposium will be cybercast live at www.loc.gov.

Arnold Rampersad To Discuss His New biography of Ralph Ellison on May 3

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:03:34 GMT

Arnold Rampersad will discuss and sign his book, "Ralph Ellison: A Biography" at noon on Thursday, May 3 in the Mary Pickford Theater on the third floor of the James Madison Building, 101 Independence Ave., S.E., Washington, D.C.

Library of Congress To Receive Original Manuscript of Composition by Teen Prodigy Jay Greenberg

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:03:35 GMT

The original manuscript of "Quintet for Strings," written by 15-year-old composer Jay Greenberg, will be given to the Library of Congress at an April 27 concert benefiting the Project Harmony Child Protection Center in Omaha, Neb. Librarian of Congress James H. Billington will accept the gift from Greenberg at the conclusion of its performance the night of the concert.

New Film Series "Screening Shakespeare" Is Inspired By the Bard

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:03:36 GMT

The Library of Congress continues its participation in the Shakespeare festival with a new film series titled "Screening Shakespeare," made possible by a generous grant from The Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation, Inc. The series of more than 70 films and television shows inspired by the Bard's works will be shown from April 20 through Aug. 31, in the Mary Pickford Theater, located on the third floor of the Library's James Madison Building located at 101 Independence Ave. S.E., Washington, D.C. The films are free and open to the public but reservations are required; call 202-707-5677 one week before each show). A complete schedule of films can be found at www.loc.gov/rr/mopic/pickford/shakespeare2007.html.

Women in the Indian Subcontinent Are the Focus of April 20 Symposium

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:03:37 GMT

Women in the Indian subcontinent are often associated with the smiling, singing and dancing actresses who appear in Bollywood films (Indian cinema). However, throughout history women in that region have played a significant role in the political, religious and cultural life of their society.

The contributions of these women are the subject of a symposium titled "Patronage and Power: Women Movers and Shakers in the Indian Subcontinent," which will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Friday, April 20, in the Members Room on the first floor of the Thomas Jefferson Building, 101 Independence Ave. S.E., Washington, D.C. The event is free and open to the public. Advance registration is not required. For a complete program of the day's events, visit www.lcasianfriends.org/event/symposium.

New Library Publications Feature the Architecture and Engineering of Lighthouses and Bridges

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:03:38 GMT

The Library of Congress and W.W. Norton & Company will celebrate the publication of "Lighthouses" and "Bridges" with a special program to be held 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 9, in Madison Hall, located on the first floor of the James Madison Building, 101 Independence Ave. S.E., Washington, D.C. The program is free and open to the public. Tickets are not required.

First-Ever Joint Reading By U.S. and British Poets Laureate on May 10

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:03:39 GMT

U.S. Poet Laureate Donald Hall and British Poet Laureate Andrew Motion will participate in a historic series of joint poetry readings in Chicago, Washington, D.C., and London, sharing the stage for the first time and reacquainting the poetries of America and the United Kingdom.

The readings, which will take place in Chicago on May 7; Washington, D.C., on May 10; and London on June 6 are sponsored jointly by the Library of Congress, the Poetry Foundation and the London-based Poetry Society.

Yu Ying-Shih, Winner of 2006 Kluge Prize, To Discuss China on April 24 and April 26

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:03:40 GMT

Distinguished historian Yu Ying-shih, recipient of the 2006 John W. Kluge Prize for the Study of Humanity, will present talks on China at the Library of Congress on April 24 and April 26.

"Shakespeare's Birthday Reading" on April 17

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:03:41 GMT

William Shakespeare's 443rd birthday will be duly celebrated at the Library of Congress with a reading of his works by six professional actors from the Shakespeare Theater Company's Academy for Classical Acting.

The reading, at noon on Tuesday, April 17, will occur nearly a week earlier than the Bard's official birthday of April 23. The event will take place in the Mary Pickford Theater on the third floor of the James Madison Building, 101 Independence Ave. S.E., Washington, D.C., and is free and open to the public. Tickets are not needed.

"Food Politics: What to Eat in Today's Era of Food Anxiety" To Be Discussed on April 18

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:03:42 GMT

Marion Nestle, a New York University professor of nutrition, will speak on "Food Politics: What to Eat in Today's Era of Food Anxiety," at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, April 18, in the Mumford Room, on the sixth floor of the James Madison Building, 101 Independence Blvd. S.E., Washington, D.C.

Swann Fellow to Lecture on William Hogarth and the Art of Gesture April 10

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:03:43 GMT

Swann Foundation Fellow Hope Saska will explore the connection between the popular graphic satire of William Hogarth, whose art presented amusing yet cautionary tales of human behavior, and the staging of theatrical productions in the 18th century, in a lecture at the Library of Congress on April 10.

Saska will present the lecture, titled "Of Attitude and Action: William Hogarth and the Art of Gesture," at noon on Tuesday, April 10, in Dining Room A on the sixth floor of the James Madison Building, 101 Independence Ave. S.E., Washington, D.C.

A Capella Choir Cantus To Perform on March 30

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:03:44 GMT

Cantus, a nine-member, all-male chamber chorus from Minneapolis, performs in concert at 8 p.m. on Friday, March 30, in the Coolidge Auditorium. Preceding the concert will be a panel discussion titled "Men, Let's Sing: Choral Music for Men's Voices" at 6:15 p.m. in the Whittall Pavilion. Both locations are on the ground floor of the Thomas Jefferson Building, 101 First Street, S.E., Washington, D.C.

Award-Winning Documentary "Sisters in Law" To Be Screened on April 4

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:03:45 GMT

The film will be shown at the Library of Congress at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, April 4, in the Mary Pickford Theater, located on the third floor of the James Madison Building, 101 Independence Ave., S.E., Washington, D.C. The screening will be followed by a panel discussion featuring Margaret Lazarus, social activist and filmmaker, and Pascal Ewane Akame, human rights lawyer and specialist in Cameroonian law. A reception in the foyer of the Pickford Theater will follow the discussion.

History of U.S.-Japan Cultural Exchange Is Subject of April 6 Symposium

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:03:46 GMT

In conjunction with the Cherry Blossom Festival in the nation's capital (March 31-April 15, 2007), the Asian Division of the Library of Congress and the Embassy of Japan will host a symposium titled "Highlights of U.S.-Japan Relationship: History, Cultural Exchange and Future Development" from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Friday, April 6, in the Members' Room (LJ-162) of the Thomas Jefferson Building, 10 First Street S.E., Washington, D.C. In cooperation with Hitachi Ltd., Hitachi Metals America Ltd. and All Nippon Airways, the symposium is free and open to the public.

Scenes from "Golgotha To Be Performed on April 20

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:03:47 GMT

Israeli actor Victor Attar, playing the role of Greek Holocaust survivor Albert Salvado, will read selectively from a one-man play by Shmuel Refael titled "Golgotha" at noon on Friday, April 20, in the Mary Pickford Theater, located on the third floor of the Library's James Madison Building, 101 Independence Ave. S.E., Washington, D.C.

Former Oklahoma Representative Mickey Edwards To Speak on March 29

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:03:48 GMT

In celebration of its 175 years of service to Congress and the nation, the Law Library of Congress is launching a yearlong series of events designed to celebrate its achievements and showcase its unparalleled resources.

Among these celebratory events is a Legal Speaker Series with a theme of "National Security and the Rule of Law," which will feature renowned speakers from Congress, academia and the media.

The inaugural lecture in the series will be delivered by former Representative Mickey Edwards (R-Okla.) at 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 29, in the Whittall Pavilion of the Thomas Jefferson Building, 10 First Street S.E., Washington, D.C. All lectures in the series are free and open to the public, but seating is limited. Dates for future lectures are June 28, Sept. 20 and Dec. 13.

15th Century Uzbek Author Mir Ali Shir (Navoi) Is Subject of March 27 Symposium

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:03:49 GMT

During the 15th century, Mir Ali Shir (1441-1501) was the major literary figure among the Central Asian Turkic peoples, the ancestors of today's Uzbeks. His life, work and legacy will be the focus of a symposium to be held at the Library of Congress from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, March 27, in Room LJ-119, located on the first floor of the Thomas Jefferson Building, 10 First Street S.E., Washington, D.C.

Library of Congress Presents Schedule of Programs Highlighting Northern Ireland, March-May

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:03:50 GMT

From its population of more than one and a half million people, Northern Ireland has produced many remarkable musicians, artists and folklorists living and working in the world today. The Library of Congress will present several events featuring such notables throughout March, April and May as part of the Rediscover Northern Ireland Program co-sponsored by the Department of Culture, Arts and Leisure Council (DCAL) of Northern Ireland.

"Honey Bees, Satellites and Climate Change" To Be Discussed, April 3

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:03:51 GMT

Wayne Esaias, a biological oceanographer with NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, will present "Honey Bees, Satellites and Climate Change" at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 3, in the Mary Pickford Theater on the third floor of the James Madison Building, 101 Independence Ave. S.E., Washington, D.C.

Law Library of Congress and Tufts University To Present Mock Congressional Oversight Committee Hearing on March 22

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:03:52 GMT

WHAT: The Law Library of Congress and Tufts University will present a Mock Congressional Oversight Committee Hearing. The theme is "Inherent Presidential Powers and the Constitution: National Security, Personal Liberty and the Matter of National Security Agency Eavesdropping."

WHEN: Thursday, March 22, 2007, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.; reception to follow

Montpelier Room, 6th floor, James Madison Building,101 Independence Ave. S.E., Washington, D.C.

New Book About First U.S. Diplomat in French West Africa To Be Discussed on March 22

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:03:53 GMT

Stephen Grant will discuss and sign his new book, "Peter Strickland: New London Shipmaster, Boston Merchant, First Consul to Senegal" at noon on Thursday, March 22, in the Mary Pickford Theater on the third floor of the James Madison Building, 101 Independence Ave. S.E., Washington D.C.

Poet Laureate Chooses Two New Voices in American Poetry for 10th Annual Witter Bynner Award and Reading, March 29

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:03:54 GMT

Poet Laureate Donald Hall has chosen two new voices in poetry, college professor Laurie Lamon and newspaperman David Tucker, for the 2007 Witter Bynner Fellowships and will introduce the poets on March 29 at the Library of Congress.

Lamon, from Spokane, Wash., and Tucker, from South Orange, N.J., will read from their works at 6:45 p.m. on Thursday, March 29, in the Mumford Room on the sixth floor of the James Madison Building, 101 Independence Ave. S.E., Washington, D.C. The event is free and open to the public; tickets are not required.

Jutta Hipp is Topic of Lecture on March 27

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:03:55 GMT

Jazz historian Kate Kaiser presents a talk on "Jutta Hipp: Europe's First Lady of Jazz" at 7 p.m. in the Mary Pickford Theater, third floor, Madison Building, 101 Indpendence Ave., S.E., Washington, D.C.

Protestant Portuguese Immigration Topic of Lecture on March 16

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:03:56 GMT

Katherine Vaz, Briggs-Copeland Fellow in Fiction at Harvard University, discusses this migration during her lecture titled "Confessions of an Historical Novelist: Writing Fact and Fiction" at noon on Friday, March 16, in the Mary Pickford Theater, third floor of the James Madison Building, 101 Independence Ave., S.E., Washington, D.C.

Bicentenary of Missionary Robert Morrison's Arrival in China Is Subject of March 15 Symposium

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:03:57 GMT

Contact between China and the Western world was limited prior to the early 19th century due to state policy and distance. Robert Morrison, a Protestant missionary, played a major role in building a bridge between the East and West when he traveled to China in 1807. The lasting impact of his pioneering efforts is the subject of a conference titled "A Bridge Between Cultures: Commemorating the 200th Anniversary of Robert Morrison's Arrival in China" to be held March 14-17 at the Library of Congress and the University of Maryland, College Park.

The conference, which is open to the public, is sponsored jointly by the Library's Asian Division, the Centre for the Study of Christianity in China (Oxford, England), the University of Maryland and Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) For a schedule of events and registration information, visit the Centre's Web site at http://cscic.com/Academic-Activities, or send an e-mail inquiry to morrison@gmail.com.

Exhibition of Contemporary Japanese Prints Starts March 29

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:03:58 GMT

"On the Cutting Edge: Contemporary Japanese Prints," an exhibition featuring 212 fine prints from the College Women's Association of Japan (CWAJ) Print Show, will open at the Library of Congress on March 29, coinciding with the National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, D.C.

National Literary Society of the Deaf Becomes a Center for the Book Reading Promotion Partner

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:03:59 GMT

A program of public events marking the new partnership will be held on Tuesday, March 13, beginning at 11 a.m., in the West Dining Room on the sixth floor of the James Madison Building, 101 Independence Ave. S.E., Washington, D.C.

Gerhard Casper To Discuss "Caesarism in Democratic Politics" March 22

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:04:00 GMT

President Emeritus of Stanford University Gerhard Casper, who recently occupied the Chair of American Law and Governance in the John W. Kluge Center at the Library of Congress, will talk about "Caesarism in Democratic Politics: Reflections on Max Weber" on March 22.

The lecture will be at 4 p.m. on Thursday, March 22, in Room 119 of the Library's Thomas Jefferson Building, 10 First St. S.E., Washington, D.C. Sponsored by the Kluge Center, the event is free and open to the public; no tickets are required.

Keynote Address by Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz Headlines Women's History Month Events

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:04:01 GMT

Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-Fla.) will deliver the keynote address for the Library's celebration of Women's History Month at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 14, in the Mumford Room, located on the sixth floor of the Library's James Madison Building, 101 Independence Ave S.E., Washington, D.C. The event is free and open to the public; tickets are not required.

Joseph Horowitz to Deliver Louis C. Elson Memorial Lecture March 7

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:04:02 GMT

Joseph Horowitz, author of "Classical Music in America: A History of Its Rise and Fall" (2005), presents the Louis C. Elson Memorial Lecture on "The Classical Music ‘Crisis' and What To Do About It" on Wednesday, March 7 at 7 p.m. in the Coolidge Auditorium, ground floor, Thomas Jefferson Building, 10 First St. S.E., Washington, D.C.

John Hope Franklin, Winner of 2006 Kluge Prize, to Lecture at Library of Congress on March 6

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:04:03 GMT

Distinguished historian John Hope Franklin, recipient of the 2006 John W. Kluge Prize for the Study of Humanity, will present a lecture titled "Where Do We Go from Here" at the Library of Congress on March 6, focusing on pressing domestic and foreign policy issues.

Sponsored by the Library's John W. Kluge Center, the lecture will be at 6:45 p.m. on Tuesday, March 6, in the Mumford Room on the sixth floor of the James Madison Building, 101 Independence Ave. S.E., Washington, D.C. The event is free and open to the public; no tickets or reservations are required.

Women Composers From The MacDowell Colony To Be Featured in March 10 Concert

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:04:04 GMT

Among the women composers in residence at The MacDowell Colony were Gena Branscombe (1881-1977), Louise Talma (1906-1996) and Elizabeth Brown (1953- ), whose works will be performed at noon on Saturday, March 10 in the Coolidge Auditorium of the Library's Thomas Jefferson Building, 10 First Street S.E., Washington, D.C., 20540. The concert, which is free and open to the public, features Katie Lansdale on violin, mezzo soprano Kathleen Shimeta, pianists Andrew Harley and Martin Hennessy, and piano duo Sharon Johnson and Nancy Davis.

New Novel On Dred Scott Is Topic of Lecture on March 6

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:04:05 GMT

Award-winning writer Mary E. Neighbour will discuss and sign "Speak Right On," her novel about Dred Scott, the former slave at the heart of the 1857 decision, at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, March 6, in the Montpelier Room on the sixth floor of the James Madison Memorial Building, 101 Independence Ave., S.E., Washington, D.C. The program is free and open to the public; no tickets or reservations are needed.

Life in South Africa to be Discussed at Library on Feb. 26

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:04:06 GMT

Nokuthula Mazibuko, South African author-director-teacher, presents "Life Stories and Memory Making in South Africa" in a program sponsored by the African and Middle Eastern Division at 1 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 26, in Dining Room A, sixth floor of the Madison Building.

Best-Selling Mystery Writer Sara Paretsky To Speak on Feb. 27

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:04:07 GMT

Sara Paretsky will discuss and sign her most recent book, "Fire Sale," at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 27, in the Montpelier Room on the sixth floor of the James Madison Building, 101 Independence Ave., S.E., Washington, D.C.

Human Rights in Namibia to Be Discussed on Feb. 27

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:04:08 GMT

Chiku Mchombu, librarian with the Human Rights and Documentation Centre of the University of Namibia, discusses human rights and libraries in Namibia at 11:30 a.m. in LJ 220.

The Power of Lincoln's Words To De Discussed on Feb. 21

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:04:09 GMT

Leading Lincoln scholar Douglas L. Wilson will discuss and sign his new book, "Lincoln's Sword: The Presidency and the Power of Words," at noon on Wednesday, Feb. 21 in Dining Room A, sixth floor, James Madison Building, 101 Independence Ave., S.E., Washington, D.C.

Law Library of Congress To Celebrate 175th Anniversary in 2007

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:04:10 GMT

Former U.S. Secretary of State James A. Baker III To Give Kissinger Lecture, Feb. 27

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:04:11 GMT

Former U.S. Secretary of State James A. Baker III, who recently served as co-chair of the Iraq Study Group, will deliver the fifth Kissinger Lecture on Foreign Policy and International Relations at the Library of Congress on Feb. 27.

Paul Orfalea, Kinko's Founder, To Lecture on How To Succeed in Business and in Life, Feb. 26

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:04:12 GMT

Paul Orfalea, the creative and inspiring founder of Kinko's (now FedEx Kinko's), will discuss his theories and instincts on how to succeed, in business and in life, Feb. 26 in a lecture at the Library of Congress.

Orfalea will base his talk on his memoir, which he co-wrote with Ann Marsh, titled "Copy This! Lessons from a Hyperactive Dyslexic Who Turned a Bright Idea into One of America's Best Companies." The lecture will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 26, in the West Dining Room on the sixth floor of the James Madison Building, 101 Independence Ave. S.E., Washington, D.C.

"The Women Around Sigmund Freud" Is Topic of Lecture, Feb. 14

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:04:13 GMT

Inge Scholz-Strasser, director of the Sigmund Freud Museum in Vienna, Austria, will present "The Women Around Sigmund Freud -- Patients, Colleagues, Confidantes" at noon on Wednesday, Feb. 14, in Room 119 of the Thomas Jefferson Building, 10 First Street S.E., Washington, D.C.

Concerts and a Keynote Address by Rep. Juanita Millender-McDonald Headline African American History Month Events

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:04:14 GMT

As the nation celebrates the history of African-Americans in February, teachers nationwide will be quizzing students on their knowledge of black history. For example, who is the first African-American woman in history to hold the position of chairwoman of the powerful Committee on House Administration?

The answer is Rep. Juanita Millender-McDonald, who is delivering the African American History Month keynote address at the Library of Congress on Thursday, Feb. 8, at 1:00 p.m. in the Mumford Room on the sixth floor of the James Madison Building, 101 Independence Avenue, SE, Washington, D. C. The event is free and open to the public.

Love Poems To Be Read, Feb. 8

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:04:15 GMT

Mary Ann Larkin and Patric Pepper, a Washington D.C. poet-couple, and Maryland poet Greg McBride will read poems about love at noon on Thursday, Feb. 8, in the Mary Pickford Theater on the third floor of the James Madison Building, 101 Independence Ave. S.E., Washington, D.C.

Archbishop of Chicago to Speak on Feb. 13

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:04:16 GMT

Cardinal Francis George, eighth Archbishop of Chicago, will present a lecture titled "What Kind of Democracy Leads to Secularization?" at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 13, in the Members' Room on the first floor of the Thomas Jefferson Building, 10 First Street S.E., Washington, D.C.

New Library Exhibition Celebrating Centennial of The MacDowell Colony To Open Feb. 22

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:04:17 GMT

The Library of Congress will celebrate the centennial of The MacDowell Colony – the first artists' residency program in America and the model for hundreds of others – with a new exhibition titled "A Century of Creativity: The MacDowell Colony 1907-2007." Among the many featured artists included in the exhibition are composers Aaron Copland and Leonard Bernstein, playwright Thornton Wilder and novelist Willa Cather.

The presentation, which opens on Feb. 22 and remains on view through Aug. 18, will be a featured display in the "American Treasures of the Library of Congress" exhibition in the Southwest Gallery of the Thomas Jefferson Building, 10 First Street S.E., Washington, D.C. Exhibition hours are 10 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday.

Library to Participate in Citywide Shakespeare Festival with Display of Materials on the Bard

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:04:18 GMT

Opening on Feb. 22, a display case of items pertaining to the bard will be on view through Aug. 18 in the "American Treasures of the Library of Congress" exhibition, located in the Southwest Gallery of the Thomas Jefferson Building, 10 First Street S.E., Washington, D.C. The exhibition is free and open to the public, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Saturday.

Clayton Eshleman Will Read César Vallejo Poems on Jan. 26

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:04:19 GMT

Clayton Eshleman, translator of the newly released "The Complete Poetry of César Vallejo," will read poems in English, and Peruvian businessman Gonzalo Corzo will read poems in Spanish at 6:45 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 26, in the Montpelier Room on the sixth floor of the James Madison Building, 101 Independence Ave. S.E., Washington, D.C. The reception afterward will be held at the Library.

Author to Discuss Classic Love Advice Feb. 14

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:04:20 GMT

Abigail Grotke, author of "Miss Abigail's Guide to Dating, Mating and Marriage: Classic Advice for Contemporary Dilemmas," will talk at 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 14, in Dining Room A on the sixth floor of the James Madison Building, 101 Independence Ave. S.E., Washington, D.C. The event is free and open to the public; no tickets or reservations are needed.

"Constitutions, Elections and Legislatures of Poland, 1493-1993" Topic of Lecture Jan. 18

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:04:21 GMT

Jacek Jedruch discusses his book “Constitutions, Elections and Legislatures of Poland, 1493-1993: A Guide to Their History” at noon in the European Division Conference Room, LJ 250.

Chinese Language and Painting Demonstration and Lecture on Feb. 8

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:04:22 GMT

Master Artist Ho-nien Au presents a lecture-demonstration titled “Chinese Language and Painting: Twin Arts, One Origin” in a program cosponsored by the Asian Division, American Folklife Center and Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office.

Award-Winning Documentary "Mario's Story" To Be Screened on Jan. 31

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:04:23 GMT

The award-winning documentary "Mario's Story" (2006) will be shown at the Library of Congress at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 31, in the Mary Pickford Theater, located on the third floor of the James Madison Building, 101 Independence Ave. S.E., Washington, D.C.

Journalist John Dickerson to Discuss His New Biography at the Library on Feb. 6

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:04:24 GMT

John Dickerson, chief political correspondent for "Slate," will discuss and sign copies of his new biography, "On Her Trail: My Mother, Nancy Dickerson, TV News' First Woman Star," at noon on Tuesday, Feb. 6, in the West Dining Room, sixth floor, James Madison Building, 101 Independence Ave., S.E., Washington, D.C.

"Treasures of Auschwitz" To Be Screened Feb. 28

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:04:25 GMT

"Treasures of Auschwitz," another film in the continuing Israeli Film Series, will be screened at noon on Wednesday, Feb. 28, in the Mary Pickford Theater on the third floor of the Library's James Madison Building.

Economist Tim Harford Will Discuss Why the Rich Are Rich and the Poor Are Poor

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:04:26 GMT

Economist Tim Harford will talk about his recent book "The Undercover Economist: Exposing Why the Rich Are Rich and the Poor Are Poor and Why You Can Never Buy a Decent Used Car!" at the Library of Congress in February.

Jorge Luis Borges and the Kabbalah is Subject of Jan. 16 Program

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:04:27 GMT

Mirta Kupferminc and Saul Sosnowski will discuss their book "Borges and the Kabbalah: Paths to the Word" at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 16, in the Mary Pickford Theater on the third floor of the Library's James Madison Building, 101 Independence Ave. S.E., Washington, D.C. The authors will also present a short documentary about the making of the book.

NASA Scientist to Discuss Climate Changes in Polar Regions at Library of Congress on Jan. 24

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:04:28 GMT

NASA scientist Robert A. Bindschadler will discuss the latest space-based observations on the warming of the polar regions in a lecture next month at the Library of Congress.

Bindschadler will deliver his talk, titled "Who Left the Freezer Door Open? What the Poles Are Telling Us About Climate Change," at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 24, in the West Dining Room on the sixth floor of the James Madison Building, 101 Independence Ave. S.E., Washington, D.C.

Saint John's Bible Exhibition Extended Through Dec. 30

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:04:29 GMT

WHAT: "Illuminating the Word: The Saint John's Bible" will be extended.

WHEN: Instead of closing on Dec. 23, the exhibition will remain on view through Saturday, Dec. 30. The free exhibition is open to the public from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Saturday.

Swann Fellow to Lecture on Winsor McCay at Library on Jan. 16

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:04:30 GMT

Swann Foundation Fellow Katherine Roeder will discuss the work of distinguished cartoonist Winsor McCay and its relationship to the mass culture of the early 20th century in a lecture next month at the Library of Congress.

Roeder will present her talk, titled "Wide Awake in Slumberland: Fantasy and Mass Culture in the Work of Winsor McCay," at noon on Tuesday, Jan. 16, in Dining Room A on the sixth floor of the James Madison Building, 101 Independence Ave. S.E., Washington, D.C.

Forthcoming Public Events at the Library of Congress

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:04:31 GMT

Events for January – April 2007 at the Library of Congress.
(Events subject to change; all telephone numbers are 202 area code)

All events are free and open to the public.

Herblock Display in "American Treasures" Extended Through Feb. 3

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:04:32 GMT

"Enduring Outrage: Editorial Cartoons by Herblock," currently on display in the "American Treasures of the Library of Congress" exhibition, will be extended through Feb. 3. The exhibition may be viewed free of charge from 10 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday, in the Library's Thomas Jefferson Building at 10 First Street S.E., Washington, D.C.

Library of Congress Exhibition "Cartoon America" Extended Through Feb. 24

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:04:33 GMT

"Cartoon America: Highlights from the Art Wood Collection of Cartoon and Caricature," a Library of Congress exhibition, will be extended through Saturday, Feb. 24, 2006. The free exhibition is open to the public from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Saturday in the Thomas Jefferson Building, 10 First St. S.E., Washington, D.C.

Author Marianne Kamp Discusses Her Book On Uzbek Women On Jan. 11

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:04:34 GMT

Author Marianne Kamp will explore the lives of Uzbek women before and after the Russian Revolution of 1917 in a talk about her new book, "The New Woman in Uzbekistan: Islam, Modernity and Unveiling Under Communism," at noon on Thursday, Jan. 11, in Room 119 in the Thomas Jefferson Building, 10 First St. S.E., Washington D.C.

Steven Isserlis Preconcert Talk on Dec. 15

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:04:35 GMT

Cellist Steven Isserlis talks about one of his favorite composers, Robert Schumann, at 6:15 p.m. in the Whittall Pavilion. No tickets are required. Contact: 707-5502.

Nov. 30 Symposium: Status of Women in Tunisia

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:04:36 GMT

A symposium titled "Tunisia: Celebrating Fifty Years of Women's Emancipation" will be held from noon to 2 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 30, in Room 119 of the Library's Thomas Jefferson Building, 10 First Street S.E., Washington, D.C. Former Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor will make a special presentation.

Environmental Law Subject of Film, Panel Discussion Nov. 15

Tue, 20 Jun 2006 19:35:10 GMT

"A Civil Action" (1998), starring John Travolta, will be shown at the Library of Congress at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 15.

The event, which is sponsored jointly by the Law Library of Congress and Tufts University, is free and open to the public. Tickets are not required, but seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. The film screening will be preceded by a 6 p.m. reception in the foyer of the Pickford Theater and followed by a panel discussion.