A great place within DC! The tour, in my opinion, ...

A great place within DC! The tour, in my opinion, is drawn-out and boring, but to each their own (it just had too much information that wasn't pertinent to what I was expecting to get out of the Library). Here's what I recommend: speak with a guard or desk-worker about getting a library card. They're 100% free, and you're allowed to tour the entirety of the library (the tour only lets you see the main reading room from a high balcony, having a library card lets you walk on the floor). Walking around with the card is a million times better than the tour. However, do take the time to visit the exhibits, seeing the first map that has "America" and Jefferson's library is truly extraordinary. Overall, I highly recommend visiting the LOC!