Something you may not know about the Library of Congress: The Preservation and Testing Division has labs where staff research how to best support the preservation, interpretation and research of manuscripts, books and other Library materials. They study paper, inks, adhesives, sound recordings, storage conditions, and much, much more! Here, conservation scientist Cindy Connelly Ryan is making reconstructions of historic artists’ colors using recipes from a Revolutionary War-era document held in

The Library of Congress has three buildings on Capitol Hill but that’s STILL not enough space to store all of the collection items in the world’s largest library. Here’s a look at one of the off-site Library storage facilities in Fort Meade, Maryland. | The Library of Congress

The Great Hall is decked! Plan a visit to the Library of Congress to enjoy the festive atmosphere of the Jefferson Building this month, including during our extended hours on Thursday evenings. Click the link in our bio to see December's #LiveAtTheLibrary events, or visit loc.gov/events to see a full schedule of upcoming events. | The Library of Congress