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Research Center American Folklife Center

Location & Contact Information

Visit the Research Center

The American Folklife Center's administrative offices and Folklife Research Center welcome inquiries regarding our events, special projects, and archival collections.

Hours

8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Monday through Friday
Closed weekends and Federal Holidays

Phone & Email

Phone: 202.707.5510
Email reference queries may be sent to the American Folklife Center Research Center by using Ask a Librarian

Location

Reading Room, Thomas Jefferson Building, room LJ-G31

Metro: Capitol South on the Blue, Orange, and Silver lines

Mail

Please note, however, that US Postal Service mail delivery to Capitol Hill may experience significant delays due to security protocols. For the most prompt response, please contact us through Ask a Librarian.

American Folklife Center, LJ-G29
Library of Congress
101 Independence Ave. SE
Washington, DC 20540-3610

Contact the Veterans History Project for specific questions regarding their events and collections.

Location

Library of Congress
101 Independence Ave, SE
Thomas Jefferson Building, G31
Washington, DC 20540-4810
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Hours

Public Hours
Monday through Friday
8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Closed Saturdays, Sundays & Federal Holidays