Where can I find out about Library policies, hours, services, and other information before coming to the Library?
The Library has over 20 public reading rooms organized by subject, language, or format of material. Hours and policies vary for each. Each reading room has a web page with information on its hours, access policies, and its collections. An annotated list of the Library’s reading rooms is available on the Library of Congress website. You can also find out about the Library in published sources such as the American Library Directory (New York: R.R. Bowker, published annually). Such sources are widely available in local libraries. A recorded announcement of reading room hours is available at (202) 707-6400. Back to Questions • How do I get to the Library of Congress? The Library’s three main buildings–the Thomas Jefferson Building, James Madison Building, and John Adams Building–are located on the 100 and 200 blocks of Independence Avenue SE in Washington D.C. A map of the Library of Congress buildings is available on the Library’s website. The Capitol South Metro station (First and C St
The Library has over 20 public reading rooms organized by subject, language, or format of material. Hours and policies vary for each. Each reading room has a web page with information on its hours, access policies, and its collections. You can view a consolidated list of reading room hours or listen to a recorded announcement of reading room hours at (202) 707-6400.
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