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The Thomas Jefferson Building is open to visitors Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Note:Last visitor entry is at 4:30 p.m. Closed:Sundays, Mondays, and select federal holidays Free timed-entry tickets external linkare required for entry.
Groups of 21 or more people should request their free timed-entry tickets by filling out the group registration form. Group reservations may be made up to 60 days in advance. Contact GroupVisits@loc.govwith any questions. Note: The Library is currently not offering guided tours for groups, however roaming volunteers are available throughout the Tho...
The Library is open late every Thursday evening from 5 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Enjoy happy hour drinks and snacks available for purchase in the Great Hall overlooking the U.S. Capitol. The series will regularly feature special conversations, music, performances, films, and workshops that showcase the broad range of holdings at the national library. Learn ...
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Learn about the history, collections, and functions of the Library of Congress, the U.S. Congress's research library and the de facto national library of the United States. Find out how Thomas Jefferson's library helped rebuild the collection after a fire and how the library became one of the largest in the world.
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Find the latest bills, laws, reports, and activities of the 118th Congress (2023-2024). Browse by date, search by topic, or get email alerts and updates from the Library of Congress.
Research Guides. Home. The Library of Congress welcomes researchers to its reading rooms and research centers. Appointments are optional, but encouraged to serve you best, ensure collection material is accessible during your visit and optimize your time at the Library. The Thomas Jefferson Building has reopened to visitors via timed, ticketed ...
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