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Library Unveils The Source, a New Experiential Gallery for Young ResearchersThe Library of Congress will launch The Source: Where Curiosity Sparks Discovery, a first-of-its-kind experiential research gallery designed for children and teens ages 8 to 15 on May 9. The new gallery reimagines how young people connect with history, inviting them to explore the Library’s vast collections and to create their own meaning through hands-on discovery. At its core, The Source introduces young people to how knowledge is created by engaging directly with the Library’s primary sources. Through interactive stations brimming with hundreds of collection items in text, image, sound and film formats, the gallery encourages critical thinking, media literacy, curiosity and creativity. Seven years in the making, the 4,000-foot gallery on the ground floor of the Jefferson Building is a key component of the Library’s long-term plan to create an all-new visitor experience called A Library for You. The Source is meant to expand access to the Library’s vast holdings and make them relevant, engaging and meaningful to young people and their families and educators. Click here for more information.
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