World's largest library: architecture, tours, talks, concerts































"I saw that several national sites in Washington, DC—including the Library of Congress—are closed during the shutdown, according to the district’s tourism board and the Department of the Interior’s shutdown plan." - Jessica Puckett

"I note that the Library of Congress is closed during the shutdown, per announcements from the district’s tourism board and federal contingency plans." - Jessica Puckett

"Went dark right away, which meant its popular Thursday night happy hour featuring cocktails from Founding Farmers was called off on October 2." - Tierney Plumb

"The Library hosts Live! At the Library every Thursday (5 p.m. to 8 p.m.), when guests can check out exhibitions during extended hours and enjoy ever-changing drinks and food in the Great Hall. Recent offerings have included treats and cocktails from local farmer-owned distillery Founding Spirits, snacks and coffee from Founding Farmers, and pours from D.C. breweries Atlas Brew Works and Right Proper." - Abi Newhouse
"An abundance of complimentary attractions and sites, including the largest library in the world, the Library of Congress." - Travel + Leisure Editors