“A Marvel of Ingenuity” — The Library’s Main Reading Room

"A Marvel of Ingenuity" — The Library's Main Reading Room 12/04/2025 09:00 AM EST Since 1897 the Library's Main Reading Room has been the dazzling center of the Library's collections. Its circular design was inpsired by the British Museum Library, its art based on the classics of Western civiilization and its mission settled on fulfilling the American ideal of knowledge and education. Today, although much of the Library's collections have spread to other reading rooms and are available online, it is still a vibrant research center and the go-to tourist attraction for visitors. You are subscribed to Timeless: Stories from the Library of Congress Blog. Stay Connected with the Library LOC.gov  |  Accessibility  |  Legal  |  Inspector General  |  External Link Disclaimer USA.gov  |  Contact  |  Careers  |  Media  |  Shop  |  Donate Subscriber Preferences & Unsubscribe  |  Subscriber Help   This email was sent to mufhandu.o.itsol@blogger.com using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: Library of Congress · 101 Independence Ave, SE · Washington, DC 20540 · 202-707-5000