Founded in 1800 by direction of President John Adams, the Navy Department Library is one of the oldest federal government libraries. Its 150,000 volumes are the nation's most highly concentrated and accessible collections of literature on the United States Navy.

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Location:

Washington Navy Yard, first floor, Building 44.
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Hours:

Monday through Friday: 0900 - 1600 (9 am - 4 pm)
Wednesday: CLOSED for reference assistance
Weekends and Federal holidays: CLOSED

Phone: (202) 433-4132   Fax: (202) 433-9553   DSN: 288-4132

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