THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
Founded in 1800, it is made up of three buildings-the original Thomas Jefferson Building, the John Adams Building, and the James Madison Memorial Building. The Library was built upon the collection of President Thomas Jefferson, which visitors can see while touring his namesake building. The Library of Congress is the nation's library, and used for research. It has the most comprehensive collection of books, maps, manuscripts, music, photos, films, video recordings, prints, and drawings in the world.
- Open Monday through Saturday, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed on Sunday, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's. The Adams and Madison buildings are closed on federal holidays.
- Free, and open for research to those 16 and older.
- Electronic Literary Showcase
- Witter Bynner Fellows Poetry Reading
- Kids' events like The Numbers Lady