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|| Library Highlights ||
Library Experience at myLOC.gov
NOW OPEN! New exhibitions and technologies inspire, engageWise Guide to loc.gov
Hanukkah, butterflies, "color" photos, paper preservation and moreWebcasts from the Library
An evening with renowned Nigerian author Chinua AchebePlaces in the News
Headline locations from the Library's map collectionsToday in History | December 13
Travel back in time through American Memory
|| Popular Topics & Collections ||
|| News from the Library ||
- 2008 Kluge Prize Awarded
Historians Peter Brown, Romila Thapar received prize at Dec. 10 ceremony - Passport to Knowledge Dec. 11
New interactive features, hours debut with opening of Capitol Visitor Center - National Treasures, Local Treasures
Library takes road trip to San Francisco Dec. 11, Los Angeles Dec. 12 - Library Redesigns Key Workflow
Reorganization merges acquisition, cataloging functions - Lincoln Bicentennial Exhibit Opens Feb. 12
"With Malice Toward None" celebrates 200th birthday of America's 16th president
|| The Library at Work ||
- Lifelong Literacy
Encouraging children to become engaged in reading - Help Your National Library
Lend a hand as the Library preserves knowledge & creativity - Flickr Photo Pilot
Sharing photographs with a broad new audience in a Web 2.0 community - Audio-Visual Conservation
Preserving, and providing access to the world’s audiovisual heritage - Digital Preservation
Collecting and preserving digital knowledge for future generations
|| Did You Know? ||
Did you know that the Roman holiday of Saturnalia influenced the Christmastime traditions of feasting, decorating and revelry?