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Shakespeare's Birthday Sonnet Contest

Calling all young Bards! Students in grades 3 through 12 in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia are invited to submit original sonnets for the annual Shakespeare’s Birthday Sonnet Contest.

 

Deadline: Friday, April 3


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Don't miss our celebration of Shakespeare's Birthday

Elizabethan games, arts and crafts, song and dance, theater performances, scavenger hunts, and birthday cake for all cut by Elizabeth I!

 

Free; fun for ages 1 to 101!

Sunday, April 26
Noon to 4pm

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Welcome to Students & Families

Shakespeare for Kids

Listen to Elizabethan music, perform a play, or get to know Shakespeare's characters in our interactive site just for kids.

 

Shakespeare in American Life

Play games, enjoy coloring and activities, as you explore the role a British playwright from 400 years ago has played in America.

 

Shakespeare's Birthday

Celebrate Shakespeare's Birthday with music, games, grafts, jugglers, and performers, and free cake with the Queen for all!

 

Study Guides

Each guide includes a plot synopsis, interactive activities, and discussion questions.

 

Discover Shakespeare

Explore the Folger's world-class collection and learn more about Shakespeare.

 

Programs for Teachers and Students

Learn about workshops, matinees, seminars, and special outreach opportunities.

 

Ask a Librarian

Have a question about Shakespeare and his times? Ask a Folger expert.

New Exhibiton on Sleep and Dreams

People have always been curious about their dreams. In Shakespeare's day, people were especially curious to know what their dreams meant, because many people thought that dreams could tell you what would happen in the future!  To Sleep, Perchance to Dream is on view through May 30.  Check out the dream machine to find out what your dreams may mean. Take a scavenger hunt through the exhibition with our family guide. Or go online for fun games and activities.


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