Collection Close-Up Book Celebrates the History of the Library’s Groundbreaking Concert Series
- Dec 22, 2025
- 1 min read
The Library of Congress is publishing a new book celebrating the rich history of its world-renowned Concerts from the Library of Congress series, founded in 1925 by philanthropist Elizabeth Sprague Coolidge. Co-authored by Nicholas A. Brown-Cáceres and David H. Plylar of the Library’s Music Division, “Let the People Hear It: Concerts from the Library of Congress at 100” shares the story of this remarkable series through the memorable people, music and moments that have made the Library of Congress a treasured home for experiencing live music and commissioning new works for over 100 years. Read more.
Last weekend, my uncle pulled an old concert ticket from a library book and smiled for ten minutes. That small memory felt bigger than any stage. Stories like these remind me why book publishing still matters because moments and history deserve to stay alive.