Events at the Library of Congress

Tuesday September 17, 2024

Thursday September 19, 2024

  • Event | lectures and symposia

    Forecasting Respiratory Diseases for This Winter

    Thursday
    September 19, 2024
    10:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT     Online Only     Join us for an informative session on the forecast for respiratory diseases in the upcoming winter months. This event aims to equip attendees with the latest information to anticipate what to expect, how to prepare, and where to find support throughout the respiratory illness season.
    This event will be livestreamed on zoomgov.com External.
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    Event | courses and workshops

    Orientation to Law Library Collections Webinar

    Thursday
    September 19, 2024
    1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EDT     Online Only     The Orientation to Law Library Collections Webinar is designed for patrons who are familiar with legal research and would instead prefer an introduction to the collections and services specific to the Law Library of Congress.
    This event will be livestreamed on zoomgov.com External.

Wednesday September 25, 2024

  • Event | courses and workshops

    Sovereign Printscapes: Why Indigenous Newspapers Matter

    Wednesday
    September 25, 2024
    3:30 pm - 5:00 pm EDT     Online Only     In the talk, “Sovereign Printscapes: Why Indigenous Newspapers Matter,” Professor Kathryn Walkiewicz discusses the role Indigenous newspapers have historically played as a means of asserting sovereignty and countering damaging stereotypes about Native communities.
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Thursday September 26, 2024

  • Event | courses and workshops

    War and Lawmaking: Recent Legal Developments in Israel

    Thursday
    September 26, 2024
    2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT     Online Only     Join foreign law specialist Ruth Levush as she discusses legal developments in Israel following the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack and its aftermath. Among topics that will be addressed are the declaration of war and of special situation on home front following the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack; temporary legislation on detention of “unlawful combatants”; cyber security measures; restrictions on consumption of terrorism publications…
    This event will be livestreamed on zoomgov.com External.

Tuesday October 8, 2024

  • Event | courses and workshops

    Geography & Map Virtual Orientation

    Tuesday
    October 8, 2024
    3:00 pm - 4:00 pm EDT     Online Only     Join us for a virtual orientation that will provide a general introduction to the world's largest map library, focusing on collections and resources accessible online from anywhere. Explore a treasure trove of maps, atlases, and cartographic resources followed by a Q&A session with a map librarian.
    This event will be livestreamed on zoomgov.com External.