Library of Congress

Library of Congress | Washington, DC (Library)

The only surprise is that it‘s taken this long. The email referred to Dr Hayden in the familiar. Also, they claimed Dr Hayden had placed inappropriate material for children in the library. It‘s almost like they do not know what the Library of Congress does. They saw “library” and a Black, educated woman, and this was their knee-jerk reaction. We are well and truly cooked as a country.

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#trumphatestheeducated

TheBookHippie Ugh 9h

Chrissyreadit I listened to the ignorant press secretary respond to a reported and was floored by her confidence in the blatant lies and misinformation she spreads. 8h

Bookwomble 😮‍💨😤😠😡🤬 5h

IriDas @Chrissyreadit That woman is something else, isn‘t she? They keep claiming to be Christians and they lie like nobody‘s business. 5h

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Susanita

Library of Congress | Washington, DC (Library)

I realized late last night that I hadn‘t made a post for #psrw and #longtimefed but I was tired and needed to go to bed. Today I‘ll post twice! As I wait for the start of a town hall with my congresswoman at the library, I‘m absorbing the news that Carla Hayden, the Librarian of Congress, has been fired. Not a surprise I guess, but nonetheless I‘m done with the National Book Festival for the foreseeable future. I‘ll BBL with another post.

TheBookHippie Such sadness. I feel just awful for her. 1d

Librarybelle I was so numb when I read the news. Such a travesty. 1d

charl08 😱 1d

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Chrissyreadit I suspect there will not be a national book festival this year tbh. 1d

Chrissyreadit When can we take our country back… 1d

ncsufoxes My mom & I were going to plan on going this year since I now that live close to DC. I suspect that there won‘t be one since these bottom feeders don‘t like books. If there happens to be one I‘d support if the resistance was in charge of it not them peddling Vance & Hegseth‘s books. These people are 🤬 1d

kspenmoll 😱 so sad. @Chrissyreadit That is the question… 1d

Susanita @ncsufoxes @Chrissyreadit I have wondered about that too, but for what it‘s worth I‘m already getting emails about it since it‘s the 25th anniversary. No authors announced yet, and some may now decline to participate (a la Kennedy Center). 1d

StaceGhost @Chrissyreadit this is completely surreal it was such a beautiful event last year 1d

Chrissyreadit @Susanita or it will be a republicans/right wing fest of major propaganda proportions 15h

Chrissyreadit @StaceGhost @Susanita @kspenmoll @TheBookHippie @ncsufoxes @Librarybelle @charl08 We need an ALTLibrary (like the altnationalparks) And to have the National Book Fest focus on banned books and authors- !!!! 14h

Susanita @Chrissyreadit I like the idea of Alt LOC. Alt NPS, Alt Dept of Education, and Rights and Reason (FKA Alt Smithsonian) have good info too. 14h

Chrissyreadit Ah!!! i did not know they all had alt sites! hoping on IG - any substacks? although sometimes i‘m overwhelmed like the roof is caving and foundation crumbling simultaneously 14h

Chrissyreadit @Susanita @ncsufoxes @Bookwormjillk maybe we should consider a bookstore crawl meet up? 2 then lunch then 2 more? I had fun going to a couple different ones with @wanderinglynn (edited) 13h

Bookwormjillk @Chrissyreadit fun! 13h

ncsufoxes @Chrissyreadit I‘d be up for a meet up/bool store crawl. I‘m in Frederick, MD & don‘t mind driving towards DC or where there are more bookstores. 12h

Susanita @ncsufoxes @Chrissyreadit I would be up for that! Frederick is in the middle between us and has the Curious Iguana. 11h

Susanita @Chrissyreadit I don‘t know about instagram but some are on Facebook and Bluesky. Maybe Substack too… 11h

TheBookHippie @Chrissyreadit YES!!!! ALT everything!!! Ughhhhh 10h

Chrissyreadit @TheBookHippie come spend a weekend here for a book crawl! I will make my daughter give up her room for you! 8h

TheBookHippie @Chrissyreadit if my next testing is a -okay I‘m cleared for travel by car & train! 7h

Susanita @TheBookHippie I hope you can come! 7h

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Susanita

Library of Congress | Washington, DC (Library)

Books as #decorations at the Library of Congress! No books were harmed in the making of this #Christmascheer

PS - when you‘re done at LoC head down the hill to the botanical gardens. No admission fee at either place! (At least not for now…)

Eggs, Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Beautiful 😍 5mo

Eggs Gorgeous👌🏼 I could decorate a tree just with all my bookmarks 🔖 🎄💚 5mo

Susanita @Eggs That‘s a good idea! 5mo

Eggs I‘ll try it one of these days…🥳 @Susanita 5mo

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bookishbitch

Library of Congress | Washington, DC (Library)

I got to check off a bucket list experience today. It was incredible. The place is stunning in person. I highly recommend a visit if you get a chance.

CatLass007 Oh my goodness gracious! That is absolutely gorgeous🤩. Forget what I asked in your souvenir post about comparing it to the NY Public Library. The two buildings are on two completely different planes of existence. And I think I‘m going to have to create a bucket list. 9mo

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Chrissyreadit

Library of Congress | Washington, DC (Library)

Anyone else going? @wanderinglynn and @Susanita and I have all discussed going! Let us know if you want to text/chat and or meet up after!

Bookwormjillk Thinking about going not sure yet 9mo

Chrissyreadit @Bookwormjillk Let us know if you do! 9mo

Bookwormjillk @Chrissyreadit will do. Would love to finally meet you all. 9mo

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JenReadsAlot @KLyn1 and I are coming to town for it! 9mo

Chrissyreadit @JenReadsAlot yay!!! let me know if you want to try and meet up even if for an intro- or group chat to share talks we are all in 9mo

JenReadsAlot For sure! I need to game plan the schedule this weekend! 9mo

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BookmarkTavern

Library of Congress | Washington, DC (Library)

“Give instruction unto those who cannot procure it for themselves.” Confucius

I wish I could stay in here for hours. Or days. Or for life. 💛

SamAnne Oh, a place I love. 2y

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Susanita

Library of Congress | Washington, DC (Library)

I love my local libraries, but the Library of Congress is a great place to visit. #sundayfunday

BookmarkTavern

Amiable Yes! Agree completely! 2y

BookmarkTavern I‘ve never been, but it‘s on my list! Thanks for sharing! 2y

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Oryx

Library of Congress | Washington, DC (Library)

Thanks for the tip @Susanita - The library of Congress was beautiful. Well worth a visit.

IndoorDame Wow! 3y

LeahBergen Ooooh! 😍😍 3y

Susanita I‘m so glad you liked it! 3y

Gissy I have visited in a Río us occasions and I can visit a million times more📚🙌 3y

TrishB Lovely ♥️ 3y

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Susanita

Library of Congress | Washington, DC (Library)

I still don‘t know my volunteer assignment for the #NationalBookFestival but I have my shirt! I rode the subway from LOC to the ballpark for a game tonight. While I wait for the gates to open, I‘m enjoying a salad at one of the eateries, while listening to Grateful Dead and watching tennis. I can think of worse ways to spend a late summer afternoon.

marleed Have fun! Cool shirt and volunteer experience! 3y

DivineDiana I Iove your shirt! You will have a wonderful time! ❤️📚👍🏻 3y

tpixie Love it! Have a blast!! 3y

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CrowCAH

Library of Congress | Washington, DC (Library)

The National Book Festival is in person this year. @wanderinglynn is coordinating a Litsy meet up for anyone interested. Sign up here if you want to meet up around the event :
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfGAxGg9BQq7oJw3timsO2I0Pjoq-3qt26yfzKv...

wanderinglynn Thanks for sharing! 3y

Bookwormjillk Ugh! I‘m out of town that weekend. Have fun! 3y

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TheKidUpstairs

Library of Congress | Washington, DC (Library)

#OnThisDay in 1800 the United States' oldest cultural institution was established - the Library of Congress. In 1812 British forces burned the library down, so in 1815 Thomas Jefferson sold his 6000 book collection to Congress for $23,950. In 1988 films were added to the collection, and now the library also collects EVERY public tweet. #HistoryGetsLIT

TheKidUpstairs Of the 14 people to hold the title of Librarian of Congress, only 3 have actually been librarians. That includes the current Librarian Carla Hayden, who is also the first African American and first woman to hold the job. 3y

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Susanita

Library of Congress | Washington, DC (Library)

The thing about the Library of Congress is that you can look out the window and see the Capitol.

Leftcoastzen Jealous! A place I haven‘t been. 3y

Aims42 Beautiful picture!!! 3y

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Sharpeipup

Library of Congress | Washington, DC (Library)

The perfect plates for the next time you book a dinner at home, don‘t you think?

candority I love these! 😍 4y

tpixie Omg where did you find these? 4y

Sharpeipup @tpixie library of Congress gift shop 4y

tpixie @Sharpeipup that‘s what I was wondering they are gorgeous 4y

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CrowCAH

Library of Congress | Washington, DC (Library)

A gift from my younger sister: a Library NOTECARD catalog! Complete with envelopes to send messages. 🥰 These are actual reproductions of cards from the Library of Congress card catalog.

Branwen That is GORGEOUS! 💕📚😍 4y

Riveted_Reader_Melissa Beautiful! 4y

Ncostell That‘s really cool! 4y

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LeahBergen I have one of these, too, and I just love it! 4y

CrowCAH @Branwen @Riveted_Reader_Melissa @Ncostell I agree! Almost too cool to use! 4y

CrowCAH @LeahBergen I am not surprised you have one already! 😊 4y

mom2bugnbee I gave this to my mother for Christmas a few years back! I thought it was so original. 4y

mrp27 😍😍😍 4y

JazzFeathers Oh. My. Goodness! Wants! 4y

CrowCAH @mom2bugnbee awesome; I agree, such inventive packaging! 4y

CrowCAH @mrp27 it‘s very neat; lots of famous authors are depicted on the notecards! 4y

CrowCAH @JazzFeathers I‘m an enabler; I think you should get one! 😉 4y

Gissy Lovely! I love vintage-antique-old items specially related with books!🙌💚❤️💚❤️ 4y

CrowCAH @Gissy same here; they have such unique character! 4y

tpixie Love this!! 4y

CrowCAH @tpixie it‘s super cute! 😊 4y

tpixie @CrowCAH yes!!! 4y

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Megabooks

Library of Congress | Washington, DC (Library)

1. I had a wonderful government teacher in high school. He made sure all of us were registered to vote and helped all of us learn and challenge ourselves to make a better community. (He had a saying about all government starting local.) He is the reason I was a political science major in college. He was an amazing man, and I was proud to have a letter I had written read at his funeral. 💙

2. Just #bookspinbingo and my new Persephones!

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Megabooks #wonderouswednesday thanks for the tag Sherri! 4y

Eggs Meg I had a memorable (“Civics”) government teacher too! Senior year 1969-70! Thanks for playing! 4y

BarbaraBB New Persephones??? Show us! 4y

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Megabooks @Eggs yes! Mine was senior year as well but 97-98. It fantastic what an engaged teacher can do for a school and student! 4y

Megabooks @BarbaraBB they‘re Christmas presents! Currently waiting for the third to arrive but no peeking until Dec. 25. 🤫🎄 (edited) 4y

BarbaraBB I remember now. Your presents to yourself! Such a great gift! 4y

Megabooks @BarbaraBB my parents paid, which is nice because I think, on exchange and with shipping, it came to $75ish for the 3, so a very nice gift. And they got me socks and a booksleeve. I picked it all out, but I‘m just setting the packages on the hearth! 4y

BarbaraBB Very nice and generous gifts from your parents. I have to buy my own presents too these days as my parents come hardly outside. I hope things are better between you and your mom now 💕 4y

Megabooks @BarbaraBB I talked to my dad about it and he basically said, you‘ll never win, you‘ll never get a straight answer, so just move on. And I have. But it‘s hard for me. Now that I see things more clearly, it‘s harder as an adult than even my worst years as a teen because I have to give in for the sake of my dad. Anyway...☹️ 4y

BarbaraBB I am glad you had such an honest conversation with your dad. He‘s probably right, your mother won‘t change, but it must be hard to give in against how you feel and I can imagine it somehow feels unfair. She is the adult right, and supposed to be your role model. Of course she isn‘t - most mothers are not - but still, to be the most sensible in the relationship is hard. I feel for you. I do hope you have a loving thanksgiving nevertheless ❤️😘 4y

Megabooks @BarbaraBB thanks for the thoughtful words. 💜💜 You really are a wonderful friend! In a way, I understand more why my mom and I have never gotten along. And you‘re right. It is unfair, and I like things to be fair. It‘s been up and down today, but we had a good thanksgiving meal. I appreciate your checking in. 😘 4y

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