Library of Congress main reading room open house on Columbus Day

Twice each year, the Library of Congress opens its Main Reading Room for a special public open house. The fall open house will take place on the federal Columbus Day holiday, October 8, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and photography will be allowed. The Main Reading Room is located on the first floor of the Thomas Jefferson Building, 10 First St., S.E., Washington, D.C. Reference librarians will be available to demonstrate the Library's online resources and discuss access to the Library's vast onsite collections, including services and collections for use in family history research. No other reference services will be available and all other Library of Congress reading rooms and buildings will be closed