Library Services | United States Library Of Congress

101 Independence Ave. Se, Washington, DC 20540

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.

Required documents

Photo I.D. to obtain a user card to access publications.

Hours

Typically M-F: 8:30am-5:00pm some reading rooms open until 9:30pm, some reading rooms open on Saturdays.

(202) 707-5000

Voice

https://www.loc.gov

Application process

Phone or walk in for information. May also take a guided or self-guided tour.

Fees

Free

Service area

Ohio

Description

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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What's Here

National Libraries Legislative Reference Services

Providing organization

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.