In-Person Event: The Library of Congress & A New Summer Book Exchange!
Friday, August 14, 2026 · 9:45 AM EDT · Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building · Washington, DC
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**THIS IS AN IN-PERSON EVENT IN WASHINGTON, DC.** Back by popular demand is a trip to the Library of Congress--and a new summer book exchange event! We normally do a book exchange around the holidays. At the last one, folks said they would be interested in doing one during the summer--and taking in the new exhibit. So here it is! We will take in the treasures of the Library of Congress and then share lunch and a book exchange at the Madison Cafe in the Madison Building. Even if you have participated before, consider coming. There is an exciting new exhibit to see, and the book exchange has always been a lively and enjoyable event! Maybe you can bring the book you took home from one of our previous book exchanges! **Please read through the entire description of the event.** I have 19 passes for the 10am entry. I won't be doing a formal tour but will guide you through the Library. During our walk through, we may engage with one of the volunteers from the Library of Congress who can give more information about what we're looking at. **WHAT WE WILL SEE:** The walk through will introduce you to the basic elements of the Jefferson Building and the Madison Building. After entering the Jefferson Building and checking our items into the cloak room, we will move to the Main Floor. We may or may not have to get passes to do the walk through of the Reading Room. We will have to wait until the day of the tour to find out. If you wish to do the walk through, please see the information below about the special requirements for doing so. There are very strict requirements as to what you can bring into the Reading Room. You should plan accordingly. We will view the Gutenberg Bible and the Great Hall, and, if open, the Librarian’s Ceremonial Office. We will move up to the Second Floor to see the Main Reading Room Overlook, the Minerva Mosaic (and her crazy feet), the view of the U.S. Capitol, Thomas Jefferson’s Library. We will take in the new exhibit that includes…