On Sept. 19, Mark the 50th anniversary of the American Folklife Center with activities, displays and a new exhibition, “Alive in Many Hands: 50 Years of the American Folklife Center.” On Oct. 17, as part of the Library’s commemoration of America 250: It’s Your Story, October’s Family Day honors Founding Father Benjamin Franklin.
On Nov. 14, explore the role of family recipes in Thanksgiving traditions and learn about fall festivals around the world.
On Dec. 26: Use winter-themed imagery from the Library’s collections to create holiday cards, bookmarks and more. These programs are held on the mezzanine level of the Library’s Jefferson Building from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The event is free, but tickets are required for the Jefferson Building. Register for tickets at loc.gov.
