LIBRARY SERVICES | UNITED STATES LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
Serves as the research arm of the U.S. Congress and operates as a research library that is open to the general public. Offers rare, international, and special collections. Materials are only for use at the library and may not be borrowed. Offers guided and self-guided tours, programs for professionals, exhibitions, and special events.
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Physical Address
101 Independence Ave. Se, Washington, DC 20540
Hours
Typically M-F: 8:30am-5:00pm; some reading rooms open until 9:30pm, some reading rooms open on Saturdays.
Voice
Website
Application process
Phone or walk in for information or take a guided or self-guided tour.
Fee
Free
Eligibility
Generally, must be over high school age to access books and other publications, but high school students may be able to access materials with special permission. Tours are open to all ages.
Agency info
UNITED STATES LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
Serves as the research arm of the U.S Congress and provides services to other federal agencies, libraries throughout the nation and the world, and researchers. Operates as a research library that is open to the general public. Provides legislative information in various forms including via the library's website.