On Saturday I went to the Library of Congress. I’ve been wanting to go for some time and finally made it there over the weekend. It’s kind of sad I hadn’t been there before as I love libraries and think they are an amazing resource. I read over 100 books a year and 95% of them come from my local library. If I ever win the lottery you can be sure the Courtney Birst Library will soon be built! 😉

The Library of Congress is gorgeous and huge, clearly the architect knew that books are a thing of beauty when he designed it.

Standing in front of the Library of Congress

Inside the main atrium of the library

As I glanced around I turned my gaze up toward the ceiling and was rewarded with this view – I love that poetry is in the center!

And then I wandered into the Thomas Jefferson Library – this contains many of the original books from his private library, the man was an incredibly prolific reader! I couldn’t find any poetry but I’m certain he read some, maybe he just borrowed poetry books from friends!

Nor can I, Mr. Jefferson, nor can I…

Standing inside Thomas Jefferson’s library.

After spending a few hours in the Library, I walked through the library shop where I picked up a few postcards and bought a new journal – I was feeling inspired and was certain I’d need to put pen to paper quite soon.