Lee Ann Potter

Curious & Enthusiastic Historian, Educator, Writer, Civil Servant, Gardener, Vintner, Traveler, Wife, Mom. Opinions mine.

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FYI: For the first time this year, free tickets will be required for festival entry, but not for individual programs within the festival. Tickets can be reserved at https://t.co/Qgem8FPpt8!

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Be sure to check out our latest blog post, which showcases Library of Congress Literacy Awards honorees whose work exemplifies Honoring Storytelling and Building Literacy Skills. Register for a free webinar with these groups on July 1 https://t.co/Ut2rYQE4Te

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NEWS: The 2026 Library of Congress Prize for American Fiction will be awarded to Ann Patchett at the National Book Festival on Aug. 22! https://t.co/PHhIpck3Hz

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Discover how some of the Library's retired card catalog cases are providing information to patrons in public libraries around the nation https://t.co/S10iyN4NCi

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NEWS: This National Poetry Month, the Library of Congress has appointed Arthur Sze to serve a second term as the nation’s 25th Poet Laureate for 2026-2027. https://t.co/ks9p2MB16B

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NEH's new Collections Stewardship grant program is accepting applications.

Deadline to apply is May 11, 2026. Learn more at https://t.co/CSlhUD6GZz.

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The Library is looking for its next Innovator in Residence!

Through April 10, the Library invites technologists, artists and other creative visionaries to propose imaginative proof of concepts designed to help the public connect with digital Library materials. https://t.co/4UuF1ixTTb

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Countless memories. One forever family. 🧡

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Countless memories. One forever family. 🧡

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The Library of Congress Literacy Awards honor nonprofit organizations that have made outstanding contributions to increasing literacy in the U.S. and abroad. This video highlights the 2025 Library of Congress Literacy Awards winners and honorees! https://t.co/fOiatLr7mA

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It's National Handwriting Day, a perfect time to learn about the Library's crowdsourced transcription program, By The People.

Volunteers can transcribe collection items like these, from The American Revolution In Context campaign, making them more searchable & accessible! https://t.co/mqPzzz0MTw

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Educators and school librarians of all grade levels and subject areas are encouraged to apply by January 23 for free Teaching with Primary Sources workshops to be offered here at the Library in July! https://t.co/bcZZ1HXT6E

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NEWS: A new series from the Library of Congress, PBS Books, and the Affiliate Centers for the Book uncovers the literary treasures of individual states and territories within the U.S. 📚 🚗 🛣️ https://t.co/6cF77aIUw3

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#LiteracyAwards Applications are now open! Non-profits, schools, libraries, and government and tribal organizations are encouraged to apply. Learn more about the awards here: https://t.co/DoG36RFSqU

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Educators and school librarians of all grade levels and subject areas are encouraged to apply by January 23 for free Teaching with Primary Sources workshops to be offered here at the Library of Congress in July! https://t.co/bcZZ1HXT6E

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Save the Date! The 2026 #LiteracyAwards Applications open next year on Monday, Jan 5th! If you’re a non-profit organization that promotes literacy, we encourage you to apply. Learn more about the Literacy Awards Program here: https://t.co/DyYkkADDDH

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NEWS: On this International Literacy Day, 24 organizations working to expand literacy and promote reading have been awarded 2025 Library of Congress Literacy Awards. https://t.co/sUfgV5DhlB

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Today is International #LiteracyDay 📚

Literacy today means more than reading & writing on paper.

It means navigating a world shaped by digital information, platforms & algorithms. Let’s invest in #DigitalLiteracy for every learner, everywhere: https://t.co/esEvS1lbOP

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So many book lovers all in one place. We love to see it. #NatBookFest

[Linda Monk @LindaRMonkJD]

This looks really good. The goal was to be better not feel better. #sschat @ConstitutionCtr

Trailer - Pursuit: The Founders' Guide To Happiness https://t.co/Jc6S35kVM7