Magnificent Library
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Originally intended as a small reference library, the Library of Congress now contains the largest collection of books in the world, with 100 million items, including a Gutenberg Bible and first drafts of the Declaration of Independence and Lincoln's Gettysburg Address. The splendor of the magnificent Main Reading Room is worth the visit, but you should also browse the many excellent collections and exhibits in the library's three buildings. Its collections are available for research to adults 18 and older.
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Associated Events
Bob Hope and American VarietyJan 1st, 2009 to Dec 31st, 2009
In the on-going exhibit featured in the Library of Congress, the Bob Hope Gallery of American Entertainment is on view for all to enjoy. Within the exhibit, visitors can see timeless photographs of Hope interacting with Presidents, telling jokes to them, and making them laugh. Or perhaps visitors will be marveled by Hope's 89,000 paged personal joke file. The gallery also includes memorabilia from the Bob Hope collection, collections from the library, and various pieces from the Bob Hope achives. The exhibit will be opened Monday through Saturday, 10a-5p, except December 24-25, December 1 and January 1.
Creating the United States
Jan 1st, 2009 to Dec 31st, 2009
The political transformation of the United States to form a sovereign democracy is depicted in the exhibition "Creating the United States". Library of Congress displays original documents that have featured as landmarks to this huge cause. The ongoing exhibition was opened on 12 April 2008.
Thomas Jefferson’s Library
Jan 1st, 2009 to Dec 31st, 2009
Library of Congress hosts an ongoing exhibition that features the vast and methodical treasure of books by Thomas Jefferson. The diverse range of topics featured in the library gives a glimpse on the multidimensional persona of Jefferson.
Kayhan Kalhor & Brooklyn Rider
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Nov 14th, 2009 @8:00PM
Haydn Trio Eisenstadt
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Nov 20th, 2009 @8:00PM
St. Lawrence String Quartet
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Dec 4th, 2009 @8:00PM
Diaz Trio with Rodrigo Ojeda, Piano
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Dec 10th, 2009 @8:00PM
Parker String Quartet
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Dec 18th, 2009 @8:00PM
Pressler & Friends
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Jan 21st, 2010 @8:00PM
Sequentia - the Rheingold Curse
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Jan 28th, 2010 @8:00PM
Tapestry
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Feb 19th, 2010 @8:00PM
Concerto Soave
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Feb 25th, 2010 @8:00PM
Altenberg Trio
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Feb 26th, 2010 @8:00PM
Shepherd School of Music
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Mar 4th, 2010 @8:00PM
Vienna Piano Trio
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Mar 5th, 2010 @8:00PM
Jean-Guihen Queyras, Cello & Alexandre Tharaud, Piano
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Mar 12th, 2010 @8:00PM
Voces Intimae
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Mar 26th, 2010 @8:00PM
Julliard String Quartet
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Apr 9th, 2010 @8:00PM
Henschel Quartet
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Apr 14th, 2010 @8:00PM
Alexander String Quartet and Afiara String Quartet
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Apr 16th, 2010 @8:00PM
Jack Quartet
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Apr 30th, 2010 @8:00PM
Woodley Ensemble
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May 14th, 2010 @8:00PM
Ensemble Caprice
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May 28th, 2010 @8:00PM
Reviews
What no books
I was only going to the Library to cross it off my list however once I stepped inside it was the mos...
Reviewed by:baby from on Feb 22 2009
Library card please!
This was a surprise. When we went there I was not expecting the place to be so beautiful. There were...
Reviewed by:Dolphin from on Apr 25 2008
A Great Place to go
If you have about two hours to burn come here and take a guided tour (free, but you may have to wait...
Reviewed by:A Yahoo! Contributor from on Feb 03 2008
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