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Official news updates from the Hispanic Reading Room and library-wide
initiatives related to Luso-Hispanic topics and collections.
Press Releases
Official news updates from the Hispanic Reading Room and library-wide initiatives related to Luso-Hispanic topics and collections.
Events
The Hispanic Reading Room hosts a variety of events, lectures, and research orientations.
Event Videos
Previous events hosted by the Hispanic Reading Room include book talks, lectures, and presentations related to Iberian, Latin American, Caribbean, and Latino/a/x culture.
Location
10 First St., SE
Thomas Jefferson Building, LJ 240
Washington, DC 20540-4810
Hours
Public Hours
Monday through Friday
8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Closed Saturdays, Sundays & Federal Holidays