
Hand sanitizing stations are available throughout our facilities. SAFETY: Please wash and sanitize hands frequently during your visit.Volunteers are stationed throughout the building to provide information and answer your questions. Your visit will be self-guided, but we have created a digital pathway to help you navigate Library spaces. GUIDED EXPERIENCES (TOURS): The Library of Congress is not currently offering guided experiences or tours.Social distancing signage and directions will be found throughout our facilities. Visitors under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Those visiting as a group should remain together. SOCIAL DISTANCING: Individuals, household groups or those visiting together must maintain a safe social distance of at least 6 feet from other visitors.

Please be advised – voice amplification systems are not permitted inside the Thomas Jefferson Building. Group reservations may be made up to 60 days in advance.

OĚ limited number of timed-entry passes are available for each open day. Please bring your digital or printed pass to be scanned with a touchless device when you arrive at the Library. TIMED ENTRY: Every Library of Congress visitor, regardless of age, must reserve timed-entry passes in order to maintain safe capacity levels in the Thomas Jefferson Building.Please review the following requirements and acknowledge your compliance below: If a visitor or a member of their party fails to follow these guidelines and instructions, they may be denied entry or be asked to leave the premises. Visitors must abide by all Library guidelines, including those listed below and on the Library’s website, as well as any that are posted at the Library or provided by staff during the visit. We have adjusted the visitor experience to meet current local and national health and safety guidelines. The well-being of visitors and staff is the Library’s top priority.
