Spotlight Features
Some features are intended for a certain time of year
(e.g. Black History month or Earth Day).
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World Through a Lens
Looking for public domain Ansel Adams photographs? Take a look at his photos from a Japanese internment camp, and learn more about the art of photography
Image courtesy of the Library of Congress's Ansel Adams’s Photographs of Japanese-American Internment at Manzanar Collection, Prints and Photographs Division. |
Celebrate Black History Month
Black History Month was first organized by Dr. Carter G. Woodson in 1926 to focus national attention on the contributions, the struggles and the history of African-Americans. "Negro History Week," as it was originally called, was scheduled to occur during the second week of February in order to coincide with the birthdays of Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln. The event has since evolved into a month-long commemoration. Take some time to explore our African-American history resources:
Image courtesy of the Library of Congress NAACP Collection, Prints and Photographs Division, and the NAACP. |
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What's For Dinner?
The IPL has resources for every cook, whether you're planning a gourmet ethnic feast or a simple supper for friends:
Photo by Michael Connors and courtesy morgueFile. |
Earth Day
Earth Day is a great time to learn about the environment and what you can do to help protect it:
Image courtesy of NASA Visible Earth and Goddard Space Flight Center. |
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How Does Your Garden Grow?
Gardens give us beautiful flowers and bountiful harvests. Dig into our gardening resources and grow a green thumb.
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Literature and Poetry on the Internet
Libraries aren't the only place you can find books! Browse the shelves of the Internet Public Library and find electronic texts by Leo Tolstoy, Omar Khayyam and more...
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Lunar New Year
The Chinese New Year begins on the day of the second new moon after the day on which the winter solstice happens. Explore different calendars and holidays observed by different cultures:
Photo by Jon Sullivan and courtesy PDPhoto.org. |
The Sound of Music
Looking for something new to listen to? Trying to find the name of a piece of music? Find it here:
Image:"Portrait of Joe Mooney and Andy Fitzgerald, Dixon's Steak House(?), New York, N.Y., ca. Oct. 1946," courtesy of the Library of Congress William P. Gottlieb - Photographs from the Golden Age of Jazz Collection. |
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Science In The World Around You
What are viruses? Why is the sky blue? What does a water molecule look like? Explore your world through the eyes of a scientist:
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Banned Books Week
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How To Vote
Whether you need to know how to vote, where you're voting, who the candidates are (at local, county, state, or federal levels), or what the issues are, our Election page gives you links to sites with the answers. Image from stock.xchng, photo id# 782736
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Think Manga Is Plural For Mango?
The Graphic Novels exhibit in the IPL |
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Happy Birthday, IPL!
March 17 is not only St. Patrick's Day but also the anniversary of the launch of the Internet Public Library (back on March 17, 1995)! We're celebrating with a look back at IPL history as we also move forward into the future with the IPL Consortium and our IMLS Grant project. Thanks to all those who have participated in the IPL over the years! |
Lighthouses: A Photographic Journey
Lighthouses: A Photographic Journey is the work of photographer and lighthouse enthusiast Donald W. Carter. The collection is a comprehensive guide to the lighthouses of Michigan, The Great Lakes, America, and the world. Discover the world of lighthouses... |
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Music History 102
The Music History 102 exhibit gives a concise overview of the history of classical music, including contemporary art like the sketch of Antonion Vivaldi above and real audio music samples of many of the composers discussed such as the 3rd movement of Vivaldi's Concerto in F "Autumn". |
The Olympics
"The most important thing in the Olympic Games is not to win but to take part, just as the most important thing in life is not the triumph but the struggle. The essential thing is not to have conquered but to have fought well." - Olympic Creed The Olympic Games challenge athletes to be the best and strike national pride in the heart of the participants as well as the audience. Check out the links below to find out the sports, history, and controversy of the Olympic Games from ancient times to today.
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Need Some Direction?
"Pathfinder" is a reference site to help you find the way to various subjects. IPL expert guides to help you get started doing research on a particular topic, both online and at your local library. Click here to find out more... Image from stock.xchng, photo id# 1011588
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Bottled Up?
The IPL |
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Pueblo Pottery
The Pueblo Pottery exhibit displays a collection originating from the Southwestern United States and contains over 60 items. View the collection... Image courtesy of Larry Frank, the author of Historic Pottery of the Pueblo Indians, 1600-1880. |
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Help Library Advocates Storm Capitol Hill
On May 13 and 14, 2008, hundreds of librarians and library supporters will be in Washington, DC, to ask the U.S. Congress to pass legislation that supports libraries. Even if you can't come to Washington, D.C., you can still participate by organizing a Virtual Library Legislative Day (VLLD) on May 14 and increase the impact of the National Library Legislative Day (NLLD). Organizing a VLLD is simple. On May 14, get everyone you know to phone, fax, or e-mail members of the U.S. Congress to let them know about the importance of libaries and the issues facing them! More information about NLLD, about issues facing libaries, and about how to organize a VLLD can be found at the links below. |
What's the Forecast?
Trying to find something more about the weather? These links should help you out.
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Women's History Month
March is Women's History Month. Take some time to explore the experience of women throughout history and around the world...
Image: "Suffragettes, London," courtesy of the Library of Congress George Grantham Bain Collection, Prints and Photographs Division. |
What is the IPL?
The Internet Public Library is a public library for the world wide web.
Students from a consortium of colleges and universities with programs in information science develop and maintain the IPL!
Here are some of the partners in the IPL Consortium. A complete list is found on the IPL Consortium page.
The Internet Public Library is hosted by The iSchool at Drexel, College of Information Science and Technology,
with major support from the College of Information at Florida State University.
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