In the event of a temporary shutdown of the federal government effective 12:01 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 21, all Library of Congress buildings will be CLOSED to the public and researchers. All public events will be cancelled until the shutdown is concluded and federal funding resumed. More information.
The Geography and Map Division Reading Room is open on weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The G&M Reading Room is closed on weekends and federal holidays.