News & Politics Inside the Library of Congress’s Collection The nation's library is an ever-expanding temple of knowledge and creativity. Here are a few of its most incredible, unexpected, and otherwise historic jewels. Library of CongressJuly 24, 2025
News & Politics Inside the Library of Congress’s Artificial-Aging Lab Using technology to preserve media for the future. Capital Comment, Library of Congress, Media, technologyJanuary 9, 2025
News & Politics PHOTOS: 2024 Gershwin Prize Honoring Elton John and Bernie Taupin Joni Mitchell, Metallica, Garth Brooks, and others performed. Dan About Town, DC Party Photos, Gershwin Prize, Library of CongressMarch 22, 2024
News & Politics Elton John, Bernie Taupin to Receive Library of Congress’s Gershwin Prize The songwriting duo join previous recipients including Joni Mitchell, Stevie Wonder, and Carole King. Gershwin Prize, Library of CongressJanuary 30, 2024
News & Politics Check Out This Year’s Additions to the National Film Registry at the Library of Congress The library's 25 selections span Hollywood blockbusters, experimental films, and home movies. Library of CongressDecember 13, 2023
News & Politics This Poem Is Traveling to One of Jupiter’s Moons on a NASA Spacecraft US Poet Laureate Ada Limón unveiled the poem at the Library of Congress. Library of Congress, NASAJune 2, 2023
News & Politics The “Stunning” Library of Congress Main Reading Room Will Soon Be Open to Visitors For two hours a day, you'll no longer need a library card to access the ornate space. Library of CongressApril 6, 2023
News & Politics PHOTOS: 2023 Library of Congress Gershwin Prize Honoree Dinner Celebrating Joni Mitchell Brandi Carlile, Angélique Kidjo, Sara Bareilles, Annie Lennox, and James Taylor were all spotted. Carla Hayden, Dan About Town, DC Party Photos, Gershwin PrizeMarch 1, 2023
News & Politics Library of Congress Will Honor Joni Mitchell The Canadian-American musician is the next recipient of the institution's Gershwin Prize for Popular Song. Gershwin Prize, Joni Mitchell, Library of CongressJanuary 12, 2023
News & Politics The Best Scenes From 2022’s National Film Registry Inductees "Carrie's" killer prom, "Iron Man's" big bang, and "When Harry Met Sally's" GOAT fake orgasm. Film, Hightop Fades, Library of Congress, MoviesDecember 15, 2022
Inside the Library of Congress’s Artificial-Aging Lab