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Host an Event

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Host an Event | Event Facilities | Guidelines | Application | Pricing | Caterers

Is your organization interested in having its next dinner or reception on Capitol Hill?

The Library of Congress offers some beautiful rooms in its Jefferson and Madison Buildings, located at the corner of First Street and Independence Avenue, S.E., for evening events.

The Library of Congress, the largest library in the world and America's oldest federal cultural institution, was founded in 1800 to serve the needs of Congress. The Library has grown into an unparalleled treasure house of the world's knowledge and America's creativity. Your guests will have the opportunity to learn more about the architecture and collections of the Library of Congress through viewing its exhibits such as the "American Treasures of the Library of Congress" and other current exhibitions, and meeting Library of Congress staff.

Contact the Office of Special Events and Public Programs:

Phone: (202) 707-5218
Fax: (202) 707-9898
Email: specialevents@loc.gov

Last Updated: 03/25/2008

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