Called “thoughtful, insightful, bold, & informative,” new episodes of the #YouMightBeRight Podcast are available now! Listen to Govs. Bill Haslam, Phil Bredesen, & their guests take on tough topics like AI, democracy, the filibuster, & affordable housing: youmightberight.org

Do you know a Knox Co. high school student (junior or senior in public, private or homeschool) who might be interested in a civic leadership program? Deadline to apply to is just one week away! (12/20 @5p) Learn more and apply at knoxcounty.org/juniorcommissi…

The National Archives and the National Park Service (National Park Service) are collaborating on a special project to transcribe the Revolutionary War pension files. Join in! archives.gov/citizen-archiv… #RevWarVets #ReadingCursiveIsASuperpower

OK, OK. We'll admit it. The 1843 first edition of "A Christmas Carol" (of which the Library has 3 copies!) is the quintessential version of the story. (But "The Muppet Christmas Carol" is a close second!) Stephanie Stillo, chief of the Rare Book Division, gives us a closer look.

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O Holy Night. Based on a French poem by Placide Cappeau, the song tells the story of the first Christmas Eve. It was first performed in a village in rural France in 1847 and is now sung on Christmas Eve all over the world. Happy Christmas from the west of Ireland🎄

Hope the spirit of the season brings you joy, warmth and love. From the Library of Congress family to yours, Merry Christmas!🎄

The Dogs of 2023

Auld Lang Syne, the Scots-language poem written by Robert Burns in 1788, was set to a much older Scottish/Irish melody and is now sung all over the world to welcome the new year. Happy New Year from the west of Ireland!

The National Archives and the National Park Service (National Park Service) are collaborating on a special project to transcribe the Revolutionary War pension files. Join in! archives.gov/citizen-archiv… #RevWarVets #ReadingCursiveIsASuperpower

The Magna Carta & US Declaration of Independence were written in Oak Gall ink. Wasps lay eggs in developing leaf buds, which results in these round shapes. These have been used to produce ink for thousands of years.

Teachers and caregivers, check out our fall schedule of free “Civics for All of US” distance learning programs for students in grades K–12! civics.archives.gov/webinars #ArchivesCivics

How many of our park's mammals have you been able to spot? Next time you visit, print one of these checklists to keep track. For an easier challenge, try our smaller list with the most iconic ones.

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We 💙 our SROs!! Thank you for all you do!! #TheStandardistheStandard 👑🐻 #Integrity Friends of ORS Oak Ridge Schools Willow Brook Elementary PTO Oak Ridge Police City of Oak Ridge Explore Oak Ridge TN Dept of Education

“I was summoned by my Country, whose voice I can never hear but with veneration and love.” - George Washington in his first inaugural speech. Washington’s handwritten speech is part of the Library of Congress collection. Happy Presidents Day! #PresidentsDay #Washington

We have been so inspired by the amazing athletes at the #ParisOlympics, we decided we needed to celebrate with Games of our own. 📚🥇🥈🥉🤓

If you build it, they will come! WB Book Fair 2024 begins on Monday, September 23-Thursday September 24. Beam me up, Scotty! bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/willowbrook…