Library of Congress: talks and concerts
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| Little Ones | Films for young children by name: nursery rhymes, lullabies, preschool. |
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| Teens | Everything else, including anything we cannot tell about; war, crime, horror and westerns go no lower. |
| Adult | Sexual themes (such as the old "sex hygiene" films), gore, surgery, slaughter, atrocity footage. |
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Cuéntame! Let’s Talk Books with Raúl the Third
Raúl the Third (“Lowriders in Space,” “¡Vamos! Let’s Go Read”) talks about the graphic novel “Mexikid” by Pedro Martín, a Mexican American author who grew up…
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Celebrating Jewish High Holiday Cooking with Joan Nathan
Renowned cookbook author Joan Nathan explored the rich culinary traditions that are integral to Jewish holidays. Nathan, author of the book “My Life in…
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‘Cartooning America’: Post-Screening Conversation
Following a screening of his documentary “Cartooning America,” director Asaf Galay, winner of the 2024 Library of Congress Lavine/Ken Burns Prize for the…
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Candido Portinari’s Murals
João Candido Portinari, son of Brazilian painter Candido Portinari, discusses the murals his father painted at the Library of Congress. Considered one of…
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Hispanic American Business Icons
Explore sources that document the extraordinary lives of icon Desi Arnaz, the multifaceted Cuban-born entertainer; Federico José Ronstadt, the illustrious…
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Finding Pictures: Celebrating Indigenous American Creators
Explore a rich array of photographs, prints and posters by Indigenous American artists from the collections of the Library of Congress. Library specialists…
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The Voice of Words: A Conversation with Claudio Pozzani
Internationally acclaimed poet Claudio Pozzani is featured in an engaging conversation and poetry performance. Pozzani is known for his enthralling poetic…
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Conversation with Eddie Palmieri
Claudia Morales talks with 10-time Grammy winner, NEA Jazz Master, “El Sonero Mayor,” American pianist, composer, arranger, band leader and social activist,…
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Frances Oldham Kelsey and the Battle Against Thalidomide
Historian Cheryl Krasnick Warsh discussed her recent biography of Food and Drug Administration pharmacologist Frances Oldham Kelsey and Kelsey’s pioneering…
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Harvey Sachs on Arnold Schoenberg
Harvey Sachs, author of “Schoenberg: Why He Matters,” speaks about his book and the public reception of Arnold Schoenberg in modern times. His talk preceded…
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Quatuor Diotima: Schoenberg at 150 Program II
In honor of the 150th anniversary of Arnold Schoenberg’s birth, we surveyed many of his works for string quartet held in manuscript at the Library of…
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Conversation with Léo Marillier of Quatuor Diotima
Léo Marillier, second violinist with the Quatuor Diotima, joined the Library’s David Plylar for a discussion about Diotima’s programs at the Library. Capping…
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A Guide to European Gender Determination Laws
This webinar discusses the regulation of gender self-determination in select jurisdictions in Europe. In particular, the webinar focuses on the existence of…
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Cuéntame! Let’s Talk Books with Ellen Oh
Ellen Oh wears many hats: as a writer of middle grade books (“Spirit Hunters,” “You Are Here”), an editor of anthologies (“Flying Lessons”), a CEO and…
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Cuéntame! Let’s Talk Books with Traci Sorell
Traci Sorell, a citizen of the Cherokee Nation, is an author of many books celebrating Native American culture. These include picture books like “Powwow Day”…
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Conversation with Emi Ferguson and Ruckus
Flutist Emi Ferguson and members of Ruckus speak with Anne McLean and Carol Lynn Ward Bamford about their performance at the Library of Congress. Performing…
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Emi Ferguson and Ruckus
Flutist Emi Ferguson and ensemble Ruckus performed at the annual Founder’s Day concert on October 30, 2024. Ferguson and the ensemble adapted works by…
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2024 Library of Congress Literacy Award Honorees
The Library of Congress Literacy Awards honor nonprofit organizations that have made outstanding contributions to increasing literacy in the United States or…
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Using Secondary Sources in Legal Research
This webinar will provide an overview of secondary sources such as legal encyclopedias, treatises and dictionaries. In addition, the webinar will provide…
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FEDLINK Fall Expo 2024: Afternoon Keynote
Brenda M. Linares, president of the Medical Library Association and associate dean of library Services at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, presented…
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FEDLINK Fall Expo 2024: Welcome
The semiannual FEDLINK Exposition features topics of interest to the federal library community. Topics include best practices in the federal information…
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FEDLINK Fall Expo 2024: Morning Keynote
This keynote address by Brian Wilson, who serves as organizational change management lead at the Securities and Exchange Commission, focuses on the pivotal…
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Luís de Camões at the Library of Congress
The Library of Congress commemorates the birth of Luís de Camões, whose profound influence on world literature has earned him the title of Portugal’s national…
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Musician’s Workshop and Performance with Yogev Shetrit
An engaging workshop and performance by internationally renowned composer and drummer Yogev Shitrit. His music features original compositions that seamlessly…
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Conversation with Hiromi Uehara
Renowned Japanese jazz pianist, composer and bandleader Hiromi Uehara talks with the Library’s Claudia Morales about her musical journey. They delve into her…
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Forgotten Veterans, Invisible Memorials
Author Allison S. Finkelstein discusses her recent book, “Forgotten Veterans, Invisible Memorials: How American Women Commemorated the Great War, 1917-1945”…
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FADGI 101
This webinar introduces the Federal Agency Digitization Guideline Initiative guidelines to beginners both in the field and support staff.
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Leslie Odom Jr. in Conversation with Ken Biberaj
Tony and Grammy award-winner Leslie Odom Jr. joined host Ken Biberaj for a live taping of “Coffee with Ken,” presented by the Library of Congress, CAA and…
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How Historical Moments Influenced the Modern US Congress
Political scientists Breanna C. Gray of the University of Maryland and Sarah Binder of George Washington University discuss the evolution of the U.S.…
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Conversation with Amarcord
Singers Daniel Knauft and Wolfram Lattke of the vocal ensemble amarcord speak with the Library’s David Plylar about their performance at the Library of…
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Teen Eighngst: Early String Octet Powerhouses by Mendelssohn and Enescu
The Library’s David Plylar speaks about two remarkable works created by young composers. Felix Mendelssohn and George Enescu both composed their string octets…
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Cuéntame! Let’s Talk Books with Lamar Giles
From his fourth grade story “Giant Dinosaur Inside” to young-adult horror book “The Getaway,” Lamar Giles has long been writing books for kids of all ages and…
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Cuéntame! Let’s Talk Books with Sabaa Tahir
Bestselling fantasy author Sabaa Tahir joins Meg to talk about why fantasy appealed to her as a teen and why it keeps her wanting to read forever. She…
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Automobiles
Reference librarian Gillian Mahoney highlights historic vehicles, depictions of car culture, advertisements and more that you can find in the Library’s…
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Review of 2024 Law Library of Congress Research Reports
This presentation highlights some of the legal reports published in 2024 by the Law Library of Congress.This included reports covering numerous topics at the…
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From Paper to Pixels: The Evolution of Ocean Mapping and Exploration
Vicki Ferrini, a senior research scientist at the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory at Columbia University, traces the history of ocean mapping, highlighting…
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Conversation with Tyshawn Sorey Trio and Sandbox Percussion
Composer and percussionist Tyshawn Sorey of the Tyshawn Sorey Trio and Ian Rosenbaum of Sandbox Percussion speak with the Library’s Mike Turpin and David…
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Transcribe Library of Congress Digital Collections with By the People
Are you looking for a way to get involved with the largest library in the world? Volunteer with the By the People crowdsourced transcription program at the…
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Recovering the Extraordinary Life and Songs of Carrie Jacobs-Bond
Christopher Reynolds, distinguished professor emeritus at the University of California discussed Davis Carrie Jacobs-Bond (1861-1946), one of the most…
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Human Rights Day 2024: Laws Governing Accessibility from Around the World
In recognition of Human Rights Day, a panel discussed efforts to create legislation, regulations and treaties governing accessibility standards worldwide.…
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2024 Bobbitt Prize Winner Arthur Sze
Arthur Sze, winner of the 2024 Rebekah Bobbitt Johnson National Prize for Poetry for Lifetime Achievement, reads some of his poems with details about his…
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Morton Subotnick and the Buchla 100
Composer and electronic music pioneer Morton Subotnick offers some background and insights into his work with the famed Buchla 100, which he used to create…
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Conversation with Experiential Orchestra and Curtis Stewart
Leaders of the Experiential Orchestra — including conductor James Blachly, director of artistic planning Pauline Kim Harris and concertmaster Henry Wang —…
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Conversation on the Battle of Ayacucho
Scholars Erick Langer, Marie Arana and Natalia Sobrevilla led a panel discussion on the significance of the Battle of Ayacucho, a key battle in Peruvian…
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Chief Librarians in Conversation
Sir Roly Keating (chief executive of the British Library) and Carla Hayden (Librarian of Congress) talk with author, journalist and educator Jesse J. Holland…
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Scientific Collaborations Between the US and New Zealand
In 1874, when Venus transited across the sun for the first time since 1769, several nations arranged expeditions to witness the rare astronomical event. More…
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Cuéntame! Let’s Talk Books with Cece Bell
Meg’s guest in this next installment is also an artist and musician–not to mention delightfully silly! You’ll have a great time hearing from cartoonist and…
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Cuéntame! Let’s Talk Books with Gene Luen Yang
What happens when you put two National Ambassadors for Young People’s Literature together? Pure joy and overflowing love for books, of course! Gene Luen Yang…