Where is the African and Middle Eastern Reading Room?

The African and Middle Eastern Reading Room is located in Room 229 in the Thomas Jefferson building at the Library of Congress. Enter the Jefferson Building under the staircase on First Street SE between East Captiol and Independence Ave.

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Last Updated: Dec 14, 2023
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African and Middle Eastern Division
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101 Independence Ave. SE
Washington, D.C. 20540-4820

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