The world’s largest library partnered with the Kansas State Department of Education to embark on a tour through four cities ...

The original purpose of the Library of Congress was to provide unbiased research to members of Congress. Each year, the ...

Why it matters: The Library of Congress holds over 178 million items in its collections, and thanks to a $10 million donation from philanthropist David Rubenstein, some of its most precious pieces ...

Accelerated-aging labs aren’t uncommon in museums and galleries, but the Library of Congress’s facility stands out for its size and advanced equipment. The lab often collaborates with other ...

Begetter of the murals was the Library of Congress’ Poet-Director Archibald MacLeish, at whose gentle inquiry President Vargas of Brazil put up $4,000 to send Painter Portinari to Washington.

James Madison suggested the idea of developing a congressional library at the new capital Washington City. Before that, the ...

After you've admired the Capitol, walk along East Capitol Street to the Library of Congress. Comprising three buildings and housing more than 164 million books, manuscripts, sound recordings ...