What a beautiful space! I could spend many happy hours in this library. It is next to the Lincoln Memorial, so you only have to park once.
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There are so many lovely architectural details. Like stained glass,
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carved wood,
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and lovely atriums.
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The Friends of the Library bookstore has many, many shelves of organized books for great prices!
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