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Minerva’s Kaleidoscope Homepage

A group of female students in blue plaid school uniforms standing along the marble balcony railing of the Great Hall in the Thomas Jefferson Building.

Preparing for Students in The Source: School Program Piloting

Three women cut an array of cakes on a long table.

Great Baking: Bread, Cakes, and More from the Library of Congress

Five teenagers stand in the Library's 2nd floor looking at a picture of a ceiling mural. They face away from the camera and are being spoken to by a woman pointing at the picture.

Teen Interns Reflect: Leisure and Entertainment

A large group of 30+ people sit on bean bags and the floor as they watch a performer at a microphone in front of the room.

Uniting Book Lovers of All Ages: What We’re Looking Forward to at the National Book Festival

Students in a high school class sit at desks reading and stand along the sides of the room writing on chalkboards. This image is in black and white and features both men and women students.

High School Through the Ages

Four teen interns, two males and two females, stand in front of two white boards with text on them while facing a woman in a blue suit. The woman's back is to the camera and her hands are raised as she speaks with the teenagers.

Teen Interns Reflect: Literature, Poetry, and Art in the Library’s Collections

Hit a Library Grand Slam at August’s Baseball Family Day

Seven teenagers stand in the Library of Congress' Main Reading Room and look at the ceiling while listening to a Library staff member talk about the Library.

Teen Interns Reflect: Personal Journeys in the Library’s Collections

Discover the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled at Family Day July 19.