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Get out of the classroom and explore the world!

Field trips are a quintessential school experience. You usually only get one or two a year so it’s important to do it right! Our roundups of unique field trip ideas have something for every age, subject, and interest. We’ve even got resources like permission slip forms and chaperone tips. Get ready to leave the classroom behind to take learning on the road!

Preschool Field Trip Ideas

Early-grade field trips help kids learn about the world and also teach them good field trip behavior. These are our top picks for the pre-K crowd, but many of the options on our kindergarten list are perfect for this age group too.

• Library: Not every student’s parents take them to story time. Schedule your own trip, and show kids that having fun isn’t hard when you have a library card!
• Farm: Whether you learn how vegetables are grown or where milk and eggs come from, the farm is always a hit.
• Grocery store: Go behind the scenes at the supermarket, and use this trip as the foundation for lessons on healthy eating.
• Park: From local playgrounds to majestic national parks, it’s always worth getting kids into the great outdoors.
• Children’s museum: This is the age group most children’s museums were designed for! They’ll love all the hands-on fun and excitement.
• Post office: Learn how mail is sorted and shipped, and teach students about stamps and other mail-related items.
• Bank: Money is a new concept for these kiddos, and they’ll be fascinated to step inside the vault and learn other bank secrets.
• Fire station: There’s just something about a fire truck that gets every little one excited.
• Nursing home: Is there anything sweeter than watching seniors and wee ones spend time together?
• Animal shelter: For kids who don’t have pets at home, this can be a good introduction to animals. Others will just enjoy the time with dogs and cats waiting for their forever homes.

Elementary School Field Trip Ideas

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These are the prime field trip years! Here are our favorite trips for every grade.

• 14 Kindergarten Field Trips (Virtual and In-Person)
• 15 First Grade Field Trips (Virtual and In-Person)
• 15 Second Grade Field Trips (Virtual and In-Person)
• 15 Third Grade Field Trips (Virtual and In-Person)
• 23 Fourth Grade Field Trips (Virtual and In-Person)
• 22 Fifth Grade Field Trips (Virtual and In-Person)

Middle and High School Field Trip Ideas

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For this age group, you’ll need to step up your game a bit. (They’ve probably already been to the zoo, the aquarium, and the art museum.) Try some of these locations, which offer educational, social-emotional, and real-life learning opportunities.

• Food bank: Hold a food drive, then arrange a trip to your local soup kitchen or food pantry. Volunteering makes for truly meaningful field trips.
• Recycling facility: In a time when reducing landfill waste is more important than ever, a trip to a recycling facility can help drive home the message.
• Theater: Many theaters offer behind-the-scenes tours for schools and discount pricing when you buy tickets in bulk. (Want to go virtual? Check out the Hamilton Education Program !)
• Community college: Parents sometimes take kids on college visits, but a community college trip offers opportunities for even more students to see themselves getting a higher education.
• TV station: Kids interested in communications or technology will find this completely fascinating.
• Courtroom: There’s no better way to understand the justice system than to see it in action.
• State or county capitol: Every government class should visit a local capitol to meet with officials and see how the government works.
• Local business: This can be a cool way to learn about managing a business, working with customers, or discovering how products are made.
• Wildlife rehab facility: Introduce students to the people who help injured wild animals recover and live free once again.

Virtual Field Trip Ideas

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The terrific thing about virtual field trips is that they eliminate so much of the hassle. No need to collect permission slips, arrange for buses, or recruit chaperones. Plus, they’re usually free!

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Field Trips by Location

If you live in one of these cities, check out some of our favorite spots.

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Field Trip Tips and Resources

There’s a lot to do when you’re organizing an off-site field trip. These resources are here to help.

• Preparing Parent Chaperones for a Field Trip
• Free Printable Field Trip and School Permission Forms To Make Your Life Easier
• Things To Do Before Taking Your Students on a Major Field Trip
• Mistakes To Avoid When Planning a Field Trip for Students
• Why I Hate Field Trips (And How I Learned To Deal)
• Help! Is There Any Way I Can Get Out of Our End of the Year Field Trip?

Bonus: Looking for a laugh? Check out  Ways School Field Trips Are Like The Wizard of Oz !

What are your favorite field trip ideas? Come share your thoughts in the  We Are Teachers HELPLINE group on Facebook !

Plus,  virtual college campus tours to explore from home ..

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Field Trips to the Library

• Complete the form below.
• A library staff member will contact you to confirm the date, time, and details of your field trip.
• Requests will be prioritized in the order in which they are received, based on staff capacity and the nature of the request.
• Denver Public Library welcomes classes to our spaces with or without prior communication with staff, though advance notice through this form is strongly encouraged.
• We are unable to provide private space or guarantee staff time without 2 weeks notice or more.

Central Library

• The Central Children’s Library is available for field trips Monday & Tuesday 1-3 p.m., Wednesday & Thursday 1-6 p.m for PreK - 8th graders. Due to ongoing construction, we are unable to offer tours of other areas of the Central Library at this time.

Self-guided Central Children’s Field Trips : Groups are always welcome to visit the library and explore on their own. Here are links to some informative and fun materials to help you organize your own group visit:

• Central Children's Library Photo Scavenger Hunt
• Central Children's Library Text Scavenger Hunt
• Búsqueda de tesoros en la Biblioteca para niños
• Búsqueda de tesoros en la Biblioteca para niños  

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Thank you very, very much for including your site for free during distance learning. You made the virtual field trips easy for both teachers and children to use. All I had to do was copy the link into my Seesaw activity and my kiddos just tapped on the link and learned about places, people, and things. The DC Tour fit in nicely with their weekly reading selection on U.S. symbols. 

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You’ve worked hard with your students all year – putting books in their hands, reading aloud and talking with them about books. They are engaged and reading more than ever! But, what happens when summer hits? They no longer have constant access to books and a strong reading model. Take your students on a library field trip!

Why a library field trip?

The benefits of going on a field trip to the library can be huge! Many students don’t even know that a local library exists. By taking them to visit, they can learn all that the library has to offer.

Many libraries have summer programs that students of all ages can participate in. They have fun (and often free) events that entice students to come into the library each week.

Why should we go at the end of the year?

Any time of the year is good for a library field trip! And the end of the year is an especially good time to visit. It lets students know that they can still access hundreds of books (for free!) all summer long. By building on the reading culture that you have created all year long, you can show students that they can continue to be avid readers throughout the summer.

What are some of the goals?

• show students how to use the library
• acquaint them with the librarians
• introduce them to the summer program
• have them sign up for a library card
• create a summer reading list for themselves

Taking your students to the library at the end of the school year can make a huge difference in their reading life. And by encouraging your students to read all summer long , they will be more invested in making it a daily habit.

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Come to the Library! Library staff will present a fun storytime and tour of the library. Duval County Public Schools will have their buses organized centrally by their transportation office. DCPS students will be able to use their student library cards to check out books at the end of the visit. Educators may book a field trip to Main Library or Pablo Creek Regional Library . If you would like to request a field trip to a different branch, please email [email protected] . Be sure to include your preferred Library location , as well as the grade level and number of students that will be visiting.

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Just click on Schedule Field Trip and select a date! This link is to book a field trip TO the library.

Register for a field trip to Main Library Maximum Group Size: 60

Register for a field trip to Pablo Creek Library Maximum Group Size: 60

Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, accommodations for persons with disabilities are available upon request. Please allow 1–2 business days to process. Last-minute requests will be accepted, but may not be possible to fulfill. Please email [email protected] .

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Welcome to the enhanced experience of historyview.org’s virtual tours.

Embark on a thrilling journey through time with HistoryView.org’s immersive 3D virtual field trips! Marvel at the beauty of world-class museums, art galleries, and historic treasures, all from the comfort of your home or classroom. Our cutting-edge Matterport 3D technology whisks you away, placing you in the midst of history’s greatest wonders. Feel the excitement of strolling through captivating exhibits and admiring breathtaking art as if you were there.

Meet Histora, your AI-powered companion, enhancing your adventure with engaging, personalized stories and facts at every turn. Dive into the past with us at HistoryView.org, where history isn’t just learned, it’s experienced. Join our mission to make history an accessible, lively adventure, vital for understanding our world. History is not just a subject, it’s a journey — and with us, it’s a journey you won’t forget.

Please use this clickable table of contents to explore museums, art galleries, historic heritage sites, zoos, and aquariums across different regions and topics:

Our virtual tours work well for classrooms and individual exploration. They create an immersive experience that brings history alive. With Matterport 3D virtual tours, you can:

• Visit famous landmarks and historic sites from around the world.
• Zoom in to see details and read descriptions.
• Learn about each location’s history and significance.
• Go at your own pace, which suits different learning styles.

Our virtual tours are completely free, making them accessible to all, no matter where you are or what your financial situation is. Whether you’re a student, educator, or just curious, our virtual tours are a great way to uncover the stories behind iconic landmarks. Start exploring now and join us on a journey through history!

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Bring your class, preschool, scout or church group for a customized field trip.

Teachers, preschool directors, scout and youth group leaders -- Bring your students to the Decatur Public Library for a field trip!

We offer a variety of program elements, suited to the ages of your kids and purposes for the visit. Possibilities include:

• Story time (especially for preschool and younger elementary-aged students)
• Children's section tour (fiction vs. non-fiction, reading levels, how books are organized)
• Resources for class projects (like genre studies, reports on particular topics)
• How to use the online catalog to search and request items
• How libraries work, including a behind-the-scenes look at Technical Services and Circulation
• Children's Section scavenger hunt
• Local History Room tour, including focus on selected elements of Decatur/Macon County history
• Library careers
• Free time to play
• Time to browse books, search for project resources with staff to assist
• Other ideas?

Interested? Call at the Children's Desk (217-424-2900 ext. 5) or email: [email protected] .

We need to know:

• possible date(s) & time(s)
• ages/grades of students
• how many students
• how many teachers/adults accompanying
• purposes for the trip, any program elements you'd like us to include

We can also bring the Decatur Public Library to YOU!

If you're a Decatur elementary school or civic organization, our story-acting team of READiculous can bring a free program to you. Check their page for more details, and contact them via email ( [email protected] ) to discuss details of a program.

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We welcome school groups up to 60 people at a time. If your group has 15 or more, a reservation is required. Here are some details to review before your visit.

Field Trip Groups

• Due to staffing issues, we cannot guarantee the availability of guided tours or classroom experiences. We will contact you regarding availability no more than four (4) weeks prior to your visit. Self-guided tours are still available.
• Groups smaller than 15 or larger than 60: Please contact us before submitting the tour form.
• Grade Range: Pre-K-12. Please see  Group Visits  for more information.
• Chaperones: One adult, 18 or older, is required per eight students.
• Type of tours: Guided or self-guided:
• For a guided tour, we require a minimum of four weeks advance notice.
• For a self-guided tour, we require a minimum of three weeks advance notice.
• We are unable to accommodate tour reservations outside of those advance notice times.
• Tours generally last 90 minutes, but vary depending on grade and type of tour.
• Immersive Classroom Experiences will add more time to your trip.  To ensure your visit is adequate for your needs, please reference the time requirements for the specific classroom activity you are interested in.
• Please consider transition times (check-in & payment, movement from Library Tour to Classroom Activity, restroom breaks, etc.) when scheduling the time you are visiting the LBJ Library.

1.5 hour guided tour of the LBJ Library 

+ 15 minute restroom & movement break 

+ “Election Collection” immersive classroom experience (45 minutes) 

= 2.5 hours needed

• To reserve a tour, please read the information above and then fill out our school tour request form.
• Students, faculty, and staff: Free
• Additional chaperones: $7 per person

Make a Field Trip Reservation:

• To reserve a tour, please fill out our  school tour request form .

Tour Options

Little citizens tour.

This tour lasts 60 minutes.

The President is a citizen just like you & me. On this docent-led tour, our little citizens will examine the role they have in the community and nation while exploring what citizenship means at all levels. Using the presidency of Lyndon Johnson, students will explore the LBJ Library, discuss the role of the President, and better understand the role they have as a citizen.  

Developmentally designed for young learners, this tour covers many of the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for Kindergarten through 3rd grade.

Presidential Tour

This tour will last 60-90 minutes.

Learn about the life and times of our 36th President, Lyndon Baines Johnson, and the era of his administration - the turbulent 1960s. Your experience can be customized based on areas of interest.

The Presidential Tour is a docent-led or self-guided tour. 

This tour is designed for grades 4 and up.

Immersive Classroom Experiences

White house china.

This activity lasts 30-45 minutes

In this docent-led activity in our LBJ classroom, students will discuss the history of the famed White House China and see replicas from several Presidents.  Participants will then be tasked with creating their own presidential design and menu for a State dinner.  

This is available for Kindergarten through 3rd grade groups and can be combined with the Little Citizens Tour.

Election Collection

The activity lasts 45-60 minutes

Presidential elections are an important piece of history and civic participation. During this activity, participants will analyze election memorabilia from the 1964 election between Lyndon B. Johnson and Barry Goldwater.

This is appropriate for students of all ages (elementary through high school).

A Civil Rights Investigation: Mississippi Burning

This activity lasts 60 minutes

During this guided discussion, participants will investigate the disappearance of three Civil Rights workers in Mississippi during the Freedom Summer of 1964 using telephone conversations, oral histories and documents from the LBJ Library archives.

This is appropriate for high school and above.

Introduction to Holdings

Participants will learn about the history of presidential libraries and will be introduced to the LBJ Library’s rich archival holdings and museum collection. An education specialist will also give a brief overview of how to conduct research at the library, as well as go over the resources available to conduct research online. 

This is appropriate for upper high school through adult groups.

The Spy’s Dilemma

This activity lasts 60-75 minutes.

"The Spy’s Dilemma" allows you to become a Cold War spy for the Soviet Union while accessing the documents from the LBJ Library. Participants collaborate in this hands-on experiential activity to help their government gain information from the United States in the 1960s. Participants will analyze, interpret, and evaluate documents to save their lives and avoid being sent to a Soviet gulag.

This is appropriate for upper elementary through high school students.

The Archives Experience

This activity lasts 90 minutes.

Participants will learn about the history of presidential libraries and will be introduced to the LBJ Library’s rich archival holdings and museum collection. An education specialist will give a brief overview of how to conduct research at the library, as well as go over the resources available to conduct research online. Participants will be given the opportunity to simulate the research experience by exploring through reproduction archival boxes or digital archive files.

This is appropriate for upper high school students and above.

Bus Scholarships

Let us cover your field trip transportation costs! Made possible through the generous support of our Amplify Austin donors, bus scholarships are available for economically disadvantaged Pre-K-12 grade schools through the school year. Transportation costs up to $250 may be reimbursed.

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Field Trips

Field Trip Fun! Customize your own program or choose from one of the following:

Available at All Locations

+   story time.

Stories, music and movement activities. Specific themes may be requested. 30 min. (K3-5th grade)

+   Explore the Library

This tour is customizable to fit group interests. 15 min-1 hour. (K4-12th grade)

+   Favorite Characters Tour

Look for favorite picture book characters and superheroes while exploring the library on a guided tour. 30 min. (K5-2nd grade)

Available at Hughes Main Library

+   behind the scenes.

Get a glimpse of the South Carolina Room historical archives and the IT department. Find out how new materials are prepared for checkout. 75 min. (5th grade and up)

+   Resources Discovery

Staff will guide students in accessing quality resources and services offered by the Library. 1.5 hours. (5th grade and up)

Scheduling Tours & Programs

Call to schedule your tour at least two weeks in advance.

• Hughes Main Library Tours • 864-527-9248
• Other Library Locations Tours • Call location desired and ask for the Youth Services librarian.

Please have the following information available when you call:

• Name of the school or group
• Name, phone number, and email of the group's primary contact person
• Expected number of attendees
• Age range of the group
• Date and time preference with alternative
• Name of tour or program (see descriptions above)

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More than books: Cool things you can do with a SF Public Library card

Y ou already know that you can check out free books from the San Francisco Public Library. But did you know that's just the beginning of all you can do with your  San Francisco Public Library card ?

We spoke to city librarian Michael Lambert and Dolly Goyal, chief of public services for the San Francisco Public library, about the array of free programs and perks linked to the  28 San Francisco Public Library locations , which range from free California state park passes to financial coaching to cultural  events like concerts and dance performances. 

Make sure you're in the know about upcoming events by checking the San Francisco Public Library website or by enrolling in the library's newsletter . In the meantime, here's a taste of some of our favorite free activities offered to library card holders through the San Francisco Public Library. 

Get free passes to California state parks 

If you're planning a visit to a state park , your San Francisco Public Library card has a pretty sweet benefit: free admission . Simply drop by your local library to check out a pass for over 200 participating state park sites . (Passes are valid for a day-use admission for vehicles with a capacity of 9 passengers or less.) Even though passes are for day-use only, they can be checked out for up to three weeks at a time and can be used for multiple parks. Go ahead: check one out prior to your next road trip . 

Go on a field trip

Who says kids should be the only ones to take field trips? People of all ages can participate in a local excursion through the San Francisco Public Library. Lambert and Goyal say that social field trips to local parks like the Presidio or Alcatraz have buses that will shuttle you to and from libraries. The field trips are part of the Summer Stride program , which also includes StoryWalks and Nature Boost Fridays. All events are offered in partnership with the National Parks Service. Space is limited for these fun excursions and you'll generally need to sign up in person at the hosting library branch, but check upcoming events for details. Recent field trips have included Muir Woods and Rodeo Beach . 

Plant a garden 

Can you use a few more vegetables in your diet? (Couldn't we all?) If so, check out the seed lending library at the Potrero Hill branch. Browse through the seed collection, make your selection and plant them when you get back home. Since planted seeds can't be returned, patrons are asked to pay it forward by saving seeds from their best crops and bringing them back to the library for someone else to enjoy. 

Get the kids involved in some truly unique programs

Even the most boredom-prone teens will likely find something to interest them at The Mix , the hub for kids aged 13-18 at the San Francisco Public Library. At the Main Library at 100 Larkin St., during  select hours  and special events , teens can access a music studio fully equipped with instruments, recording software, amps and mics. They'll also find a video studio with cameras, green screens, lights and editing software and special events , like 3D printing, boba making, a sourdough starter class and a sewing basics class. While most of the high-tech stuff is at the main branch, there are also special events for teens across all of the San Francisco Public Library locations. You can filter through locations to see what's coming up in your neighborhood.

If you want to do something with your younger ones at home, the San Francisco Public Library has online story time resources as well as in-person story time. There are also workshops for younger kids dedicated to hands-on activities like making slime and tie-dye shirts. With so many fun activities, the kiddos might even forget they're learning new skills. 

Stream television and movies 

San Francisco Public Library card holders can stream movies and entertainment at home through the Library's eVideos page. Lambert and Goyal say that while you're going to find different content than you will on Netflix or Apple TV+, the San Francisco Public Library offers a curated collection you won't find anywhere else. The collection includes documentaries, musical and dance performances and educational children's content alongside mainstream movies and television programs. You can also access Kanopy  to stream movies and TV with your San Francisco Public Library card.

Research your family history

The General Collections & Humanities Center on the third floor of the Main Library offers an extensive collection of library-use-only materials such as books on British nobility, family crests and instructional guides on genealogical research . If you prefer to do your research in the comfort of your own home, members can also access online databases, newspapers, obituaries, military records and more with their library card. 

Get one-on-one coaching from professionals

The San Francisco Public Library can help you take your career, your finances, your education and your computer skills to the next level with its online and in-person resources . In-person tutorials include career coaching, resume assistance, one-on-one financial coaching with a certified financial coach and support for small business owners. Lambert and Goyal add that with your library card, there are other online resources like free access to LinkedIn Learning, Treehouse and Gale.

Score free tickets to San Francisco museums and attractions

Don't let a lack of funds prevent you from exploring the city. The Discover & Go program allows users to make reservations and print free or reduced-cost tickets to the zoo, theaters, museums and more. Residents can reserve tickets or passes up to three months in advance. The number of people admitted varies per attraction, so be sure to check the details before you make your reservation. To snag your tickets, log in with your library card credentials and browse by your desired date or attraction. 

Take a free class (either in person or online)

The San Francisco Public Library offers a variety of workshops for learners of all ages. Browse through the events calendar and you'll find everything from guitar lessons for teens, arts and craft workshops and classes in basic Mandarin language and culture for both children and adults. Online classes  include California DMV practice tests, language learning through Rosetta Stone and Udemy Video courses focused on business, design and technology. 

Enjoy a live performance or special exhibit 

According to Lambert and Goyal, there are more than 18,000 live events at San Francisco Public Library branches each year. These include dance programs, magic shows, readings with authors, concerts, puppet shows and more. 

In addition to live performances, library branches host a rotating roster of special exhibits throughout the year dedicated to fine art, history and culture. Past exhibits have been dedicated to the art of Christopher E. Korman, celebrations of Black hair and the art of Edward Gorey. 

This story was edited by Hearst Newspapers Managing Editor Kristina Moy; you can contact her at [email protected] .

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Through a visit to the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C., the KPMG team shares a history of how libraries were essential to America’s founding generation and why reading is critical to educational preparedness and self-fulfillment in everyday life.

Empowering Futures: Libraries & Access to Lifelong Learning | Video transcript

Hey there! My name is Laurie Hernandez. I'm an Olympic Gold Medalist for Team USA and a KPMG Learning Ambassador. Libraries are an invaluable and free resource available to everyone which is wonderful since everyone deserves access to self-education.

Today we'll be exploring one of the largest libraries in the world to gain an understanding of the importance of literacy and lifelong learning. This is KPMG Virtual Field Trips. Let's get started!

Today, we're setting off for the Library of Congress in the U.S. Capitol, Washington, D.C. Once there, we'll explore a seriously massive collection of over 173 million items, including more than 51 million books and other print materials in 470 different languages. We have so much to cover today, so there's no time to waste. Let's go!

Welcome to the Library of Congress. Situated right on Capitol Hill and just across the street from the U.S. Congress, this enormous collection of items serves as the National Library of the United States. This library houses more information than someone could ever hope to absorb in a lifetime. Even if you could read all the books, manuscripts, legal materials, maps, sheet music stored here, there's still massive collections of photographs, films, videos and sound recordings. Any media that is deemed culturally and historically significant to the world can be cataloged right here.

The Library of Congress is made up of three buildings, each named after a former president of the United States who has a strong connection to the creation of the library. The Thomas Jefferson Building, the James Madison Memorial Building and the John Adams Building. This building took its name from Thomas Jefferson because of his important contributions to the very early history of the Library of Congress, the founding fathers of the United States believed libraries had tremendous value and were typically avid readers themselves. So, in 1800, President John Adams approved an act providing $5,000 for books for the use of Congress. The beginning of the library.

Tragically, this original library was burned down by the British in 1814. This prompted Thomas Jefferson to sell his personal library of 6,487 books to restart the library. Jefferson believed the library should collect all different kinds of media, and that belief has shaped the diverse collection of content in the Library of Congress we know today.

For the first several decades of existence the library's primary purpose was to serve Congress, while offering only some popular literature to the public. Luckily, several of the Librarians of Congress like Ainsworth Rand Spofford and Daniel J. Boorstin came along with the mission to prioritize public access so everyone can better themselves through education.

Today, the library is headed up by Carla Hayden, the 14th Librarian of Congress and the first woman and African-American to serve as librarian. She inherited a global institution known for its information service to Congress librarians, scholars and the public in the United States and around the world.

To learn more about the Library of Congress we're going to have a guided tour from Jessica. Jessica is a docent or guide who knows all about the library and is going to show us everything we can see. All right. Well, welcome first to the Jefferson Building- one of three buildings we have here at the Library of Congress. It was built in the 1890s,the golden age of American industry. And this building shows that. And it also shows some of the ways that people can use the library when they come here.

This room is so cool.

This is the Librarian of Congress’ ceremonial office. This is where she meets up with dignitaries, heads of states, celebrities. It's a wonderful room. If you look to the ceiling you're going to see the owl, the lamp, and you're going to see the open book. And those are all symbols for knowledge and for people who come to the library.

Wow. Who actually uses the Library of Congress?

Everybody. There used to be an idea that it was for scholars and historians. But today- and this is partly through our current Librarian of Congress Dr. Carla Hayden- she has made a real effort for people to understand that the library is for everybody.

That's so wonderful.

Is that the capitol?

That is the capitol, as a matter of fact you're looking at the very first home of the Library of Congress. We spent almost 100 years over there.When the capitol was moving in 1800 from Philadelphia to Washington. They were leaving a place that had lots of libraries, thanks to Benjamin Franklin and coming to a place that didn't have any libraries, any schools, any bookstores. So they needed to have their own library.

So, I'm seeing so much beautiful art around us. But I am curious, where are the books?

People often ask that. A lot of them are in our three buildings here on Capitol Hill. But we also have a massive book storage up at Fort Meade in Maryland.

So how does the Library of Congress acquire its holdings?

Well, believe it or not, we add about 10,000 new items a day. A lot of those come from copyright deposits. Since 1870, every book that's been copyrighted in the United States comes here. That includes things like movies and recorded sound.

We also buy some books. We have six international offices where we buy books from all over the world. And a lot of people donate books. People who collected books their whole lives want their collections to be kept together. So, we acquire books in many ways.

That's a lot of books.

It's a lot of books.

So, what kind of books are held here? Do they have Harry Potter?

[laughs] We definitely have Harry Potter. We have Harry Potter in braille, in recorded books and in volumes. But, bad news. You can't check them out. You can come here and read all the books you want. We're not a lending library. We're a research library. So anyone who's 16 or older can get a reader's card. They're good for two years. So you can come here and read to your heart's content in a beautiful environment.

This next one is really exciting. What can you tell us about the Gutenberg Bible?

This is one of our real treasures. This is the book that changed just about everything about Western culture. In 1455, Johannes Gutenberg in Mainz, Germany printed 180 copies of the Bible in what time it had taken to handwrite one copy. Before this invention of movable metal type and a printing press, people could live their whole life never getting near a book. But it changed everything.

Thank you so much for this wonderful tour, Jessica. I know I received a lot from it. I’ve learned a lot. I think our viewers are going to learn a lot, too. So thank you for your time.

And to everybody who's watching if you’re in the area, come visit the Library of Congress. Kids are welcome here!

Wow! That was such an incredible experience. It was so inspiring to see the Library of Congress’ massive collection of valuable information. Of course, the purpose in maintaining such a large collection of books and media isn't for all of it to sit behind glass like a museum. The contents of a library are intended to be read by people like you and I. As the eight Librarian of Congress, Herbert Putnam, said. A book used, after all,is fulfilling a higher mission than a book which is merely being preserved for possible future use.

So don't forget to visit your nearest public library. Go check out a book and hop into an adventure. I'm sure many of you already have a library card, but if you don't, fear not. You can get your very own library card with just three simple steps. Step one, locate your local library and pay them a visit. You can use the internet or a phonebook to find the library closest to you. There are so many libraries in the United States there might even be one within walking or biking distance. Step two, find the front desk and fill out the provided library card registration form. The form will ask for information like your name, address and phone number, so be sure to have that information ready. Step three, receive your card. In some cases, you may be able to receive your library card on the spot. In other cases, you may need to wait a few days for the library to process your application.

And that's it. You'll have a library card that provides you access to books, movies, music and other materials from the library's collection. You may also be able to access digital resources like eBooks and online databases. Your access to a public library is and always will be totally free.

I am so gratefuI was able to join my friends at KPMG for a behind the scenes tour of the Library of Congress. KPMG recognizes the importance of literacy and books and wants to ensure that all children have access to books no matter where they live. KPMG's program called KPMG Family for Literacy, or KFFL, does this by putting new books and educational resources into the hands of children in need which helps develop the next generation of young leaders through reading.

They work with an amazing organization called First Book, and since they started in 2008, they have given out over 6.5 million books and don't plan on slowing down any time soon. They are helping to develop the next generation of young leaders through reading.

Well, what are you waiting for? There's so much to learn in the world, and you can begin your journey simply by paying a visit to your local library. I can't wait to see the person you'll become as a lifelong learner.

And especially to the kiddos out there don't forget to visit your local libraries. Check out a book and go hop into an adventure.

To learn more about the education efforts of KPMG, please visit KPMG.us. Thank you so much for watching. We'll see you again soon!

To all the kiddos who are watching, don't forget to visit your nearest public library. Go check out a book and hop into an adventure. I promise you, it's what the cool kids do now.

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Literary Road Trips

Do you need an idea for a summer vacation or anytime? I discovered a website;   US Nationwide Literary Road Trips .  The website, maintained by Author Adventures, offers 4 different routes.

Trip #1 – Bad Boys Interactive US Road Trip – tribute to the guys with gusto, writers whose fearlessness won hearts and earned respect. Starts in the Northeast, heads South, moves to the West, traveling to the Midwest and returning to the Northeast.

Trip #2 – Pioneering Women Writers – drive the route of history-making women writers. Walk in their footsteps. Starts in the Northeast, heading to the South, on to the Midwest, to the Southwest, to the northern Midwest and return to the East Coast.

Trip #3 – Wagon Tour for Laura Ingalls Wilder Fans – Visit each of the Laura Ingalls Wilder homes and home environments:

• Pepin, Wisconsin
• Independence Kansas
• Walnut Grove and Spring Valley, Minnesota
• Burr Oak, Iowa
• De Smet, South Dakota
• Mansfield, Missouri

Also recommended is to stop at Herbert Hoover Presidential Library in West Branch, Iowa to see its ongoing Wilder family exhibits.

Trip #4 – The Wagon Tour – War Writer – Starts in the Northeast, heading South, heading West to the northern Midwest, from the Midwest returning to the Northeast for the final stop of the US loop.

If you are willing to go the extra distance, you can add these unusual stops:

• Julia Child’s kitchen at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History in DC
• Homer Hickam, of West Virginia, known as the main character of the book Rocket Boys that inspired the movie October Sky .
• John Graves who worked to preserve the Brazos in Texas.

If these trips do not interest you or are too long for the time you have, click on the national page search by state   or click on the state pages (which new information is added to  first before the national page) and create your own trip. Click Nebraska and you can visit sites associated with:

• Loren Eiseley, Lincoln
• Bess Streeter Aldrich, Elmwood
• Malcom X, Omaha
• Black Elk, Blair
• John Neihardt, Bancroft
• Wright Morris, Central City
• Willa Cather, Red Cloud
• Mari Sandoz, Chardron

For even more opportunities, the Literary Landmarks Association, a program overseen by United for Libraries, offers information on 187 author-related landmarks.  Here is an article from American Libraries Magazine:

https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2021/06/01/the-readers-road-trip/

Enjoy your literary road trip which ever one you chose or create your own!

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