Operating Hours at the Library

Madison Building Reopened 6/25

The scheduled drill in the Madison building of the Library of Congress has concluded and the building reopened. Thanks for your cooperation. (Wed., June 25, 10:45 a.m.)

Madison Building To Close for Drill 6/25

The James Madison Memorial Building of the Library of Congress will close to the public for a scheduled drill at 10 a.m. today, Wednesday, June 25. The building is expected to reopen at 11 a.m., and other buildings of the Library will be open to the public as usual. (Wed., June 25, 8:45 a.m.)

Adams Building Reopened 6/11

The scheduled drill in the Adams building of the Library of Congress has concluded and the building reopened. Thanks for your cooperation. (Wed., June 11, 10:48 a.m.)

Adams Building Closed 6/11

The John Adams Building of the Library of Congress has been closed to the public for a scheduled drill. The building is expected to reopen soon, and other buildings of the Library are open to the public as usual. (Wed., June 11, 10 a.m.)

Madison Building Reopens 6/6

The scheduled evacuation drill for the Madison building of the Library of Congress has concluded and the building reopened. All building occupants -- visitors, researchers, guests and staff -- are invited to return to the building. (Fri., June 6, 10:39 a.m.)

Madison Building Evacuation 6/6

The James Madison Memorial Building of the Library of Congress is being evacuated and closed to the public for a scheduled evacuation drill. All building occupants -- visitors, researchers, guests and staff -- must evacuate immediately. (Fri., June 6, 10 a.m.)

Jefferson Building Reopens 5/22

The scheduled evacuation drill for the Thomas Jefferson building has concluded and the building reopened. All building occupants -- visitors, researchers, guests and staff -- are invited to return to the building. (Thu., May 22, 3:10 p.m.)

Jefferson Building Evacuated 5/22

The Thomas Jefferson building is being evacuated and closed to the public for a scheduled evacuation drill. All building occupants -- visitors, researchers, guests and staff -- must evacuate immediately. (Thu., May 22, 2:35 p.m.)

Reminder: Jefferson Building Closures April 3-11

The Great Hall, exhibitions and Sales Shop in the Thomas Jefferson Building of the Library of Congress will be closed from Thursday, April 3 through Friday, April 11 in preparation for the opening of a new Library of Congress Experience for visitors. Ceremonies to celebrate the debut of the new Library of Congress Experience will begin at 11 a.m. on April 12. The Great Hall and exhibitions will reopen after the noon ribbon cutting.

Jefferson Building Closures April 3-11

Madison Building Front Door Reopened

The Independence Avenue entrance to the James Madison Memorial Building has been reopened after the conclusion of a police investigation. (Tue., Feb. 19, 9:35 a.m.)

Madison Building Front Door Temporarily Closed

The Independence Avenue entrance to the James Madison Memorial Building is now closed to staff and public due to a police investigation. Public and staff may still enter the building via the building's entrance at First and C Streets, near the Capitol South Metro. (Tue., Feb. 19, 9 a.m.)

Library of Congress Hours of Operation

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