Founded in 1800, the Library of Congress is the nation’s oldest federal cultural institution and the largest library in the world, with more than 155 million items in various languages, disciplines and formats. As the world’s largest repository of knowledge and creativity, the Library is a symbol of democracy and the principles on which this nation was founded. The Library serves the Congress and the nation both on-site, in its reading rooms on Capitol Hill and through its award-winning website.
