Monday, August 20, 2012

Library of Congress

One of my goals for vacation was to get a reader card for the Library of Congress. Guess what? I got one. And so did my daughter.


Here's the ceiling of the Reading Room.


Here's the Reading Room.


I'm perusing the second story stacks, which were amazing. I saw lots of books I could use in my novel research.


My daughter loved it and said, "I could live here."


This is one of the public areas of the Library of Congress.

After visiting, I have to say that the LoC is the most amazing library that I have ever visited. I thought it would be great, but it was better. 

If you're planning a visit, you don't have to have a reader card. You can get a lovely tour and even see into the reading room. If you do want a reading card, you have to apply at the James Madison building. And you have to give a reason for needing a card, they don't issue them for souvenir purposes. 

And now, back to real life.



9 comments:

  1. I'm so glad you were able to get your reader card! And wow, that library looks incredible. I would be lost in there for days.

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  2. I have always wanted to visit the Library of Congress. But I want access to the super-secret level that all those conspiratists claim is there!!

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  3. I'm glad that you enjoyed the Library of Congress. It sounds like a cool place to visit!

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  4. Did you find the president's book from National Treasure?

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  5. So awesome and beautiful! I totally want to visit. Great trip! :)

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  6. The last time we were in DC advance-tickets from congressman were needed for the LoC, which we had, but it was our last day in DC and we were about toured-out, it was raining, we were wet & tired by the time we got to the bldg., so we skipped it. Hopefully we'll get another chance to visit it. Glad you all got to go!

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  7. Congrats on getting your LoC card! :) I love the pictures--it looks like a really cool place.

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  8. Fantastic! I was wondering if you managed to get your card. Looks like an amazing place to spend some time, and YOU have an honest-to-goodness card now! How totally cool is that?

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