The original purpose of the Library of Congress was to provide unbiased research to members of Congress. Each year, the ...

In the fall of 2023, C-SPAN partnered with the Library of Congress to produce the series, Books That Shaped America. The series explored key works from American history that have had a major ...

The Library of Congress has acquired the papers of the late composer Burt Bacharach. This is the first collection acquired from a recipient of the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song.

Picture book author Mac Barnett has been named the Library of Congress' new ambassador for young people's literature. He discusses what the role means when engaging kids in reading can be a struggle.

The new National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature is a prolific, best-selling author of children’s books who hopes to use his 2-year term to promote the wonders of picture stories ...

Library of Congress: The largest library in the world, located in Washington, D.C. The Library of Congress provides Congress with objective research to inform the legislative process, administers the ...

James Madison suggested the idea of developing a congressional library at the new capital Washington City. Before that, the capital was located in Philadelphia and New York City.

Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) personally hand-delivered 47 children’s and young adult books to Mariner Library from the Library of ...

The Library of Congress has given Mac Barnett the job of promoting books and reading to kids across the country. His plan is ...