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The Library of Congress
A view of the front of the Library of Congress located on Capitol Hill. Photo by Don S. Montgomery, USN (Ret.) (defenseimagery.mil)

The Library of Congress

101 Independence Avenue SE
Washington, DC 20540

United States

(202) 707-8000

Web site: http://www.loc.gov/index.html

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Past events

Book Discussion (March 6 at 12:00pm)
Prize-winning columnist discusses his new book as part of "Books & Beyond" series. Discussion will take place in the Library of Congress, James Madison Building, Pickford Theater. Call 202-707-5221 for information.
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From Hebrew to English (March 26 at 12:00pm)
Nicholas de Lange.; Yaacob Dweck.
"The challenge of translating Hebrew literature into English will be discussed by Nicholas de Lange and Yaacob Dweck. They will introduce and read excerpts from their recent translations of works of modern Hebrew literature at a program to be held at the Library of Congress at noon on Wednesday, March ... (more)26 in the African and Middle Eastern Division Conference Room (Room 220), located in the Thomas Jefferson Building at 10 First Street S.E. Washington, D.C. Their readings will include works by S. Yizhar and Haim Sabato." (Library of Congress website) "The program is free and open to the public." (The Washington Jewish Week)
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Poetry Reading (March 27 at 6:45pm)
Both authors read from their work following an introduction by U.S. Poet Laureate Charles Simic. James Madison Building, Montpelier Room. Call 202-707-5394 for more information. (Book World, The Washington Post)
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Discussion (April 29 at 6:00pm)
The writer and activist discusses his new Library of America anthology. Montpelier Room. 202-707-5221. (Book World, The Washington Post)
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Discussion and Book Signing (May 6 at 12:00pm)
Eric Navarro discusses God Willing: My Wild Ride With the New Iraqi Army.
The U.S. Marine Corps Captain discusses and signs his book. James Madison Building. Room LM 139. 202-707-5034.
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Book Talk (May 6 at 12:00pm)
Madeleine Albright discusses and signs her book. Her distinguished career in government includes positions on the National Security Council and as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations.
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Lecture (May 20 at 1:00pm)
Avi Beker discusses The Chosen: The History of an Idea and The Anatomy of an Obsession.
The author discusses his book. Pickford Theater in the Madison Building. The lecture, which is free and open to the public, is sponsored jointly by the Hebraic Section of the African and Middle Eastern Division and the Hebrew Language Table, in cooperation with the Embassy of Israel. Tickets are not ... (more)required.
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Book Discussion (July 9 at 12:00pm)
Louis Maier discusses From the Golden Gate to the Black Forest: TheOdyssey of a New American in Search of His Parents' Fate.
The Silver Spring, Maryland, resident will discuss his memoir. Room 220. Thomas Jefferson Building. Open to the public. Free. Tickets are not required.
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Visited while on a trip to DC. A friend, not the library type, went with me and was enthralled--as was I.
June 29 by karen5l
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