Newspaper & Current Periodical Reading Room
James Madison Building, Room LM-133 (View a map showing location)
101 Independence Ave. SE
Washington, DC 20540-4760
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Nearest Metro station: Capitol South (Blue, Orange, and Silver lines), across the street from the Madison Building.
Parking: On-street only, 2 hour limit.
Day | Open Hours | Last Call for Requesting Materials |
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Monday | 8:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. | 7:30 p.m. |
Tuesday | 8:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. | 7:30 p.m. |
Wednesday | 8:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. | 7:30 p.m. |
Thursday | 8:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. | 7:30 p.m. |
Friday | 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | 4:00 p.m. |
Saturday | 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | 4:00 p.m. |
Sunday | Closed |
The reading room is closed on Federal Holidays.
Check with reference staff through Ask-a-Librarian or by calling the reading room at (202) 707-5690 to confirm the availability of specific collection items.
Request off-site or large amounts of materials at least one week in advance.
Pre-register for a Reader Identification Card (optional).
Discuss and request accessibility accommodations by contacting (202) 707-6362 or [email protected].
Items allowed in the Newspaper & Current Periodical Reading Room include: