From theatre performances to educator workshops, the library hosts events and programming throughout the year for you and your students.
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Upcoming events
Join us for an exclusive (dare we say VIP?) educator preview of the newest exhibit at the LBJ Library, Hip-Hop America: The Mixtape Exhibit, on October 22nd from 6-8pm. Enjoy this evening reception, including time in the exhibit as you learn more about the history of hip hop.
This event is open to all current K-12 and informal educators. Registration is required, but this event is free to attend.
Mindfulness is more than a meditation and a soothing chime. Have you thought about pausing before you hop into the car, to take in the noise of the neighborhood and the smell of the trees around you? Maybe do the same thing while your coffee is brewing in the morning: the sounds, the smells, the calm. How about using art or toys, or whatever your heart and mind can get lost in for a moment to recenter yourself.
Are you aware of the wonderful benefits of this kind of mindfulness for yourself and your students?
If you're new to these practices or looking to find better ways to integrate mindfulness into your instruction space (or life), join us for our next installation of Food for Thought: Mindfulness in the Classroom for dinner, knowledge, and of course some practice of mindfulness, led by James Butler (University of Texas, Austin ISD).
Registration for this event is $15 and includes dinner and 2 hours of CPE credit
Don't Call It A Comeback: Hip Hop Humanities
Wednesday, November 18, 2025
8:00am-4:30pm
Lyndon Baines Johnson Presidential Library
When you think of hip hop, do you think of Run DMC, Tupac, Lauren Hill, or maybe DJ Kool Herc, or one of the many other artists who have left their mark on this genre? The institution of hip hop has developed rapidly and drastically since its popularity grew in the late 1970s.
Hip hop is not just a great set of beats or impressive lyrics. It's a movement. It's expression. It's history. At the LBJ Library, we welcome K-12 educators to join us for a day of exploring the history of hip hop, the role it can play in your instructional space, and how it can be harnessed as a classroom tool.
Joining us on this day of learning are:
- Bavu Blakes, Hip Hop Grew Up
- Marco Cervantes, University of Texas at San Antonio
Participants will receive 8 hours of CPE credit, breakfast & lunch, classroom resources, and plenty of information to keep you going.
Registration is $30 per participant. Space is limited-- so register today!
The Citizenship Project @ LBJ Library
The Lyndon Baines Johnson Presidential Library proudly offers The Citizenship Project digital course, in partnership with the New-York Historical Society. This program will provide free online citizenship classes for United States green card holders preparing for the civics test portion of the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) naturalization interview. The course covers EVERY question that could be asked of someone in their civics/history interview.
Participation in these classes is not limited to any age range or ability level. The only requirement to participate is having a valid U.S. green card. It is recommended to have a moderate level of English due to the speed of the course. This course would not be suitable for young learners (pre-teens and younger).
Courses are typically offered at the beginning of the year (January- February) and around the start of the school year (September- October) and are held 1-2x a week for 6-weeks.
The next session of classes begin in January 2026. Check back for more details in the fall.
For more information about The Citizenship Project or to sign up for a virtual class, see https://www.nyhistory.org/citizenship-project.
Professional Development
Schedule a workshop with us
We can also accommodate and arrange a workshop on a weekday (any time of year) when the museum is open to the public. Contact us at education@lbjlibrary.org for more information.
Civics for All of US
Free Civics for All of US Constitution Webinar Programs for Kâ12 Students
Join the National Archives for live, interactive virtual programs for Kâ12 students around Constitution Day, from September 13â25. Each 30-minute program uses primary sources from the National Archives to connect students to the big ideas of the Constitution. All events will be delivered via Zoom and participant comments will be shared only with presenters to ensure a student-friendly environment. Registration will close 24 hours before each event. Teachers and caregivers, register your students today!
This program is a part of Civics for All of US, the national civic education initiative from the National Archives. Our interactive distance learning programs draw upon the vast holdings of the National Archives to promote the knowledge, skills, and dispositions students need for civic engagement in the 21st century. Each program is led by one of our educators located at National Archives sites, the Center for Legislative Archives, and Presidential Libraries across the country.
Check https://civics.archives.gov/ for more information, including how to request a program for groups of 10 or more students.
Don't Call It A Comeback: Hip Hop Humanities
Wednesday, November 18, 2025
8:00am-4:30pm
Lyndon Baines Johnson Presidential Library
When you think of hip hop, do you think of Run DMC, Tupac, Lauren Hill, or maybe DJ Kool Herc, or one of the many other artists who have left their mark on this genre? The institution of hip hop has developed rapidly and drastically since its popularity grew in the late 1970s.
Hip hop is not just a great set of beats or impressive lyrics. It's a movement. It's expression. It's history. At the LBJ Library, we welcome K-12 educators to join us for a day of exploring the history of hip hop, the role it can play in your instructional space, and how it can be harnessed as a classroom tool.
Joining us on this day of learning are:
- Bavu Blakes, Hip Hop Grew Up
- Marco Cervantes, University of Texas at San Antonio
Participants will receive 8 hours of CPE credit, breakfast & lunch, classroom resources, and plenty of information to keep you going.
Registration is $20 per participant. Space is limited-- so register today!
Education Outreach Program
The LBJ Presidential Library Education Outreach Program strives to extend library resources to schools, teachers, and students in communities across Texas. An education specialist from the LBJ Library can *travel to your school, school district, or education service region to provide:
- Professional development for teachers (TEA CPE Provider)
- Educational programming for students
- TEKS-aligned lesson plans and resources
Topics include, but are not limited to, the presidency, civil rights, the Vietnam War, the Cold War, and the 1964 election. All costs associated with bringing an LBJ Library education specialist to your site will be covered if any of the following qualifications are met:
- Title I school
- Over 50% of students qualify for free and reduced lunch
- Rural school or community
For questions about the LBJ Library Education Outreach Program, please contact Education Specialist Sheila Mehta at sheila.mehta@nara.gov.
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