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From the outside, this building looks all business—stately and severe and law-abiding. Don’t get me wrong, the Library of Congress is all about the business of books. (And everyone’s first question always is: Where are all the books anyway? Read on for the answer.) But go inside and you are swept up into the Beaux-Arts…

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As the new school year gets into full swing, the Library of Congress will bring teachers and education experts from across the nation together in its second annual online conference for educators. This free two-day event, "Discover and Explore with Library of Congress Primary Sources," will be held October 25-26, from 4-8 p.m. EDT and will be open to K-12 educators from across all teaching disciplines. Last year's event brought together more than 1,500 participants for the sessions.

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The Library of Congress in Washington, D.C. is the world's largest library open to the public and is also a museum with palace-like décor.

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What to know before visiting the Library of Congress in Washington DC. Including details of the reading room and photos.