Publishing at the Library of Congress dates back to 1802, when the Library published its first catalog of holdings. Today, the Library of Congress Publishing Office creates books and other products that showcase the collections, services, and scholarship of the world’s largest library. Our books, calendars, quiz decks, puzzles, and coloring books help the Library fulfill its mission to inform, inspire, and engage the public by bringing the treasures of its unparalleled collections to readers worldwide.
LC Books include companions to major exhibits, the critically acclaimed Library of Congress Crime Classics series, and works about the Library’s history, architecture, and collections. Readers can purchase LC Books from the Library of Congress Shop and from booksellers everywhere. Check out our publications to learn more.
