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Monday June 29, 2026

  • Event | exhibits and tours Treasures from the Stephen Sondheim Collection
    • Monday, June 29, 2026 8:30 am - 5:00 pm EDT
    • James Madison Building, Performing Arts Reading Room
    In 2025, the Library of Congress acquired the papers of Stephen Sondheim, one of the most celebrated figures in twentieth-century musical theater. This small display in the Performing Arts Reading Room features highlights from the collection, including lyrics and music from his musicals "Into the Woods," "Sunday in the Park with George," "Merrily We Roll Along," "Sweeney Todd" and "A Little Night Music."

Tuesday June 30, 2026

  • Event | exhibits and tours Treasures from the Stephen Sondheim Collection
    • Tuesday, June 30, 2026 8:30 am - 5:00 pm EDT
    • James Madison Building, Performing Arts Reading Room
    In 2025, the Library of Congress acquired the papers of Stephen Sondheim, one of the most celebrated figures in twentieth-century musical theater. This small display in the Performing Arts Reading Room features highlights from the collection, including lyrics and music from his musicals "Into the Woods," "Sunday in the Park with George," "Merrily We Roll Along," "Sweeney Todd" and "A Little Night Music."
  • Event | exhibits and tours American Independence in Newspapers
    • Tuesday, June 30, 2026 10:00 am - 5:00 pm EDT
    • Thomas Jefferson Building, Great Hall - 2nd Floor (LJ-200-E)
    "Our History in the Headlines: American Independence in Newspapers" examines the role newspapers played as a source of information and inspiration before and during the American Revolution and in commemorating American independence ever since.
  • Event | exhibits and tours Fashion at the Library of Congress: The Threads That Connect Us
    • Tuesday, June 30, 2026 10:00 am - 5:00 pm EDT
    • Thomas Jefferson Building, Great Hall - 2nd Floor (LJ-200-E)
    "Fashion at the Library of Congress: The Threads That Connect Us" explores how fashion has served as a powerful symbol of American identity and culture throughout the nation's history. This small display will be on view in the Great Hall mezzanine from June 8 through July 20.
  • Event | exhibits and tours The Two Georges: Parallel Lives in an Age of Revolution
    • Tuesday, June 30, 2026 10:00 am - 5:00 pm EDT
    • Thomas Jefferson Building, Southwest Gallery
    Our understanding of George Washington and King George III of Britain is clouded by myths that have accumulated over centuries. This exhibition explores the lives and legacies of the two adversaries during America’s war for independence. The Library of Congress brings their papers together for the first time to reveal the real men behind the myths.

Wednesday July 1, 2026

  • Event | lectures and symposia Made at the Library: The Summer of ’71: Five Months that Changed the Nation with John Jenkins
    Join John Jenkins and Manuscript Division historian Ryan Reft and senior archives specialist Connie Cartledge as they explore Jenkins's new book, Summer of '71: Five Months that Changed America and what it and the Manuscript Division's holdings have to tell us about America in the 1970s.
    More information at zoomgov.com.
  • Event | lectures and symposia Literacy Awards Webinar: Honoring Storytelling and Building Literacy Skills
    The Literacy Awards Webinar Series showcases the 24 Winners and Honorees of the 2025 Literacy Awards Program. In this webinar, NABU, NPR’s Student Podcast Challenge, the Philadelphia Writing Project and Start a Library Trust’s National Read Aloud demonstrate the importance of storytelling in literacy promotion.
    More information at zoomgov.com.
  • Event | exhibits and tours Treasures from the Stephen Sondheim Collection
    • Wednesday, July 01, 2026 8:30 am - 5:00 pm EDT
    • James Madison Building, Performing Arts Reading Room
    In 2025, the Library of Congress acquired the papers of Stephen Sondheim, one of the most celebrated figures in twentieth-century musical theater. This small display in the Performing Arts Reading Room features highlights from the collection, including lyrics and music from his musicals "Into the Woods," "Sunday in the Park with George," "Merrily We Roll Along," "Sweeney Todd" and "A Little Night Music."
  • Event | exhibits and tours American Independence in Newspapers
    • Wednesday, July 01, 2026 10:00 am - 5:00 pm EDT
    • Thomas Jefferson Building, Great Hall - 2nd Floor (LJ-200-E)
    "Our History in the Headlines: American Independence in Newspapers" examines the role newspapers played as a source of information and inspiration before and during the American Revolution and in commemorating American independence ever since.
  • Event | exhibits and tours Fashion at the Library of Congress: The Threads That Connect Us
    • Wednesday, July 01, 2026 10:00 am - 5:00 pm EDT
    • Thomas Jefferson Building, Great Hall - 2nd Floor (LJ-200-E)
    "Fashion at the Library of Congress: The Threads That Connect Us" explores how fashion has served as a powerful symbol of American identity and culture throughout the nation's history. This small display will be on view in the Great Hall mezzanine from June 8 through July 20.
  • Event | exhibits and tours The Two Georges: Parallel Lives in an Age of Revolution
    • Wednesday, July 01, 2026 10:00 am - 5:00 pm EDT
    • Thomas Jefferson Building, Southwest Gallery
    Our understanding of George Washington and King George III of Britain is clouded by myths that have accumulated over centuries. This exhibition explores the lives and legacies of the two adversaries during America’s war for independence. The Library of Congress brings their papers together for the first time to reveal the real men behind the myths.

Thursday July 2, 2026

  • Event | special events Live! At The Library
    • Thursday, July 02, 2026 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm EDT
    • Thomas Jefferson Building, Great Hall
    The Library’s Thomas Jefferson Building and all exhibitions will be open for extended hours on Thursdays. Visitors are invited to enjoy happy hour drinks and food available for purchase in the Great Hall and the Jefferson Building’s beautiful architecture while immersing themselves in the Library’s exhibits, collections and programs.
  • Event | lectures and symposia Live! At the Library: A Perfect Coincidence” of Thomas Jefferson and John Adams: A Conversation with Jim Rasenberger
    • Thursday, July 02, 2026 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm EDT
    • Thomas Jefferson Building, LJ 119
    Join us at 7 p.m. in LJ-119 for a discussion with historian Jim Rasenberger, author of “A Perfect Coincidence.” Rasenberger explores the complex relationship between Thomas Jefferson and John Adams, who both died on the same day exactly 50 years after the adoption of the Declaration of Independence.
  • Event | film and video screenings 1776 (1972)
    • Thursday, July 02, 2026 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm EDT
    • Culpeper, VA: National Audio-Visual Conservation Center, Packard Campus Theater
    This acclaimed adaptation of the hit Broadway musical follows the Second Continental Congress as it debates breaking from Great Britain and struggles to unite behind the Declaration of Independence. William Daniels and Howard Da Silva reprise their stage roles as John Adams and Benjamin Franklin. Music and lyrics by Sherman Edwards. Directed by Peter H. Hunt. Color, 141 min. PG (Digital)
  • Event | exhibits and tours Treasures from the Stephen Sondheim Collection
    • Thursday, July 02, 2026 8:30 am - 5:00 pm EDT
    • James Madison Building, Performing Arts Reading Room
    In 2025, the Library of Congress acquired the papers of Stephen Sondheim, one of the most celebrated figures in twentieth-century musical theater. This small display in the Performing Arts Reading Room features highlights from the collection, including lyrics and music from his musicals "Into the Woods," "Sunday in the Park with George," "Merrily We Roll Along," "Sweeney Todd" and "A Little Night Music."
  • Event | exhibits and tours American Independence in Newspapers
    • Thursday, July 02, 2026 10:00 am - 8:00 pm EDT
    • Thomas Jefferson Building, Great Hall - 2nd Floor (LJ-200-E)
    "Our History in the Headlines: American Independence in Newspapers" examines the role newspapers played as a source of information and inspiration before and during the American Revolution and in commemorating American independence ever since.
  • Event | exhibits and tours The Two Georges: Parallel Lives in an Age of Revolution
    • Thursday, July 02, 2026 10:00 am - 8:00 pm EDT
    • Thomas Jefferson Building, Southwest Gallery
    Our understanding of George Washington and King George III of Britain is clouded by myths that have accumulated over centuries. This exhibition explores the lives and legacies of the two adversaries during America’s war for independence. The Library of Congress brings their papers together for the first time to reveal the real men behind the myths.

Friday July 3, 2026

  • Event | exhibits and tours American Independence in Newspapers
    • Friday, July 03, 2026 10:00 am - 5:00 pm EDT
    • Thomas Jefferson Building, Great Hall - 2nd Floor (LJ-200-E)
    "Our History in the Headlines: American Independence in Newspapers" examines the role newspapers played as a source of information and inspiration before and during the American Revolution and in commemorating American independence ever since.
  • Event | exhibits and tours Fashion at the Library of Congress: The Threads That Connect Us
    • Friday, July 03, 2026 10:00 am - 5:00 pm EDT
    • Thomas Jefferson Building, Great Hall - 2nd Floor (LJ-200-E)
    "Fashion at the Library of Congress: The Threads That Connect Us" explores how fashion has served as a powerful symbol of American identity and culture throughout the nation's history. This small display will be on view in the Great Hall mezzanine from June 8 through July 20.
  • Event | exhibits and tours The Two Georges: Parallel Lives in an Age of Revolution
    • Friday, July 03, 2026 10:00 am - 5:00 pm EDT
    • Thomas Jefferson Building, Southwest Gallery
    Our understanding of George Washington and King George III of Britain is clouded by myths that have accumulated over centuries. This exhibition explores the lives and legacies of the two adversaries during America’s war for independence. The Library of Congress brings their papers together for the first time to reveal the real men behind the myths.

Saturday July 4, 2026

  • Event | special events July Family Day: The Declaration of Independence
    • Saturday, July 04, 2026 10:30 am - 3:30 pm EDT
    • Thomas Jefferson Building, Great Hall
    Celebrate America’s birthday with activities highlighting the Declaration of Independence and its legacy. Visitors can view collections displays featuring the Library’s holdings related to the document and its history.
  • Event | exhibits and tours Treasures from the Stephen Sondheim Collection
    • Saturday, July 04, 2026 8:30 am - 5:00 pm EDT
    • James Madison Building, Performing Arts Reading Room
    In 2025, the Library of Congress acquired the papers of Stephen Sondheim, one of the most celebrated figures in twentieth-century musical theater. This small display in the Performing Arts Reading Room features highlights from the collection, including lyrics and music from his musicals "Into the Woods," "Sunday in the Park with George," "Merrily We Roll Along," "Sweeney Todd" and "A Little Night Music."
  • Event | exhibits and tours American Independence in Newspapers
    • Saturday, July 04, 2026 10:00 am - 5:00 pm EDT
    • Thomas Jefferson Building, Great Hall - 2nd Floor (LJ-200-E)
    "Our History in the Headlines: American Independence in Newspapers" examines the role newspapers played as a source of information and inspiration before and during the American Revolution and in commemorating American independence ever since.
  • Event | exhibits and tours Fashion at the Library of Congress: The Threads That Connect Us
    • Saturday, July 04, 2026 10:00 am - 5:00 pm EDT
    • Thomas Jefferson Building, Great Hall - 2nd Floor (LJ-200-E)
    "Fashion at the Library of Congress: The Threads That Connect Us" explores how fashion has served as a powerful symbol of American identity and culture throughout the nation's history. This small display will be on view in the Great Hall mezzanine from June 8 through July 20.
  • Event | exhibits and tours The Two Georges: Parallel Lives in an Age of Revolution
    • Saturday, July 04, 2026 10:00 am - 5:00 pm EDT
    • Thomas Jefferson Building, Southwest Gallery
    Our understanding of George Washington and King George III of Britain is clouded by myths that have accumulated over centuries. This exhibition explores the lives and legacies of the two adversaries during America’s war for independence. The Library of Congress brings their papers together for the first time to reveal the real men behind the myths.