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Image of 25th Poet Laureate, Arthur Sze, standing in the Library of Congress Jefferson Building.

Library of Congress Names Arthur Sze the Nation's 25th U.S. Poet Laureate

As Poet Laureate, Sze plans to focus on translating poetry originally written in other languages.

Three people singing on a colorful background. Text on the graphic says Library of Congress Concerts. 100 Years. Fall 2025 Season.

Library of Congress Fall Concert Season

This Fall, mark a century of Concerts from the Library of Congress with 15 unforgettable performances.

Harold Arlens Academy Award Oscar for the music for the song Over the Rainbow from 1930 on a colorful collage of lyrics and sheet music.

Library of Congress Acquires “Wizard of Oz” Musical Sketches To Add to the Harold Arlen Collection

Collection Includes Handwritten Music and Lyric Sketches Showing Creative Process Behind Iconic Film, Along with Letters and Artwork

A view of the Great Hall of the Thomas Jefferson Building of the Library of Congress, with many people shown enjoying the beautiful architecture in the hall, on the stairs and in the gallery above

Thursday Night Fun & Programs

Live! at the Library features evening engagement in a gorgeous setting.

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Free to Use and Reuse: Diners, Drive-Ins and Restaurants

This selection of rights-free pictures highlights architecture, signage, and people at diners, drive-ins and restaurants--one in each state and the District of Columbia. All pictures are from the Prints & Photographs Division unless otherwise credited.

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