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>> Carla Hayden: Happy holidays.

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This is the most
wonderful time of the year.

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It offers us a time
of reflection,

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gratitude, and perspective.

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And this has been a
year like no other.

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2020 was difficult
for many Americans.

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But we should look forward
with confidence that brighter

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and more hopeful days are ahead.

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We are thankful for the many
people who supported the Library

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of Congress and the
thousands of libraries

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across the nation this year.

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I have seen a lot of heart,
an outpouring of support

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for cultural institutions at
a time when we needed it most.

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We look out for each other
during good times and bad.

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We miss seeing your smiling
faces around the library,

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visitors marveling at the great
hall and the main reading room,

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families looking
at the Rosa Parks

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of suffrage exhibitions
together.

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And researchers pouring
through the collections.

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As always, and more than ever,
we are committed to connecting

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with library users
coast to coast.

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We want to be a bright spot
during these challenging times

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by sharing America's
treasures and resources

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for your family to enjoy.

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We have websites for
students, a special app

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to explore the collection,
online videos

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with best selling authors and
artists, concert performances,

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digital exhibitions, virtual
storytime, and so much more.

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So, please visit loc.gov
for more information.

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This will be a holiday
season like no other.

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But let us summon the
spirit of togetherness,

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even if it's just
seeing loved ones

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on a computer screen
or smartphone.

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This is an opportunity to
focus on what really matters,

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to renew our appreciation
for a simple gift that we

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so often have taken for
granted, the gift of connecting

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with family and friends.

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So, from the Library of Congress
family to yours, have a safe

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and happy holiday season.

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We hope to see you soon.