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DCPZ Educators Workshop with the Library of Congress: Bringing the Library of Congress Into Your Classroom

January 11 @ 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm EST

The Library of Congress has millions of primary sources available for free online! Join education specialists from the Library to discover and discuss the most effective techniques for using Library of Congress primary sources in the classroom and explore the current photography exhibition, Not An Ostrich: And Other Images From America’s Library.

After the workshop, participants will have the opportunity to join the Live at the Library public program, during which the iconic Thomas Jefferson Building and all exhibitions are open for extended hours until 8:30PM. Visitors are invited to enjoy happy hour drinks and snacks available for purchase in the Great Hall overlooking the Capitol and the Library’s beautiful architecture.

This is an IN-PERSON workshop. Register here to attend!

 

Image: Not an ostrich – but the oddly plumed “Floradora Goose” displayed at the poultry show. A rare goose, decorated with fluffy un-gooselike feathers, being held by Miss Isla Bevan at the 41st annual Poultry Show at Madison Square Garden. It is called the Floradora Goose, and is a prizewinner. New York, 1930. Photograph.

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Date:
January 11
Time:
4:30 pm - 6:30 pm EST
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Library of Congress
101 Independence Ave SE 
Washington, DC 20540 United States
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