World Libraries: Young Readers Center opens at Library of Congress

The Library of Congress, for the first time in its history, has a space devoted to the reading interests of children and teens in its historic Thomas Jefferson Building.

On October 23, Librarian of Congress James H. Billington welcomed a group of young people, parents and others to the new Young Readers Center. M.T. Anderson, who writes books for both children and teens, was the special guest author.

Visitors to the Young Readers Center can choose to read a book from an up-to-date collection of noncirculating titles; they can browse the web’s kid-friendly sites; or they can attend programs especially designed for young readers. The center’s media room also provides an opportunity for visitors to view webcasts of young adult and children’s authors who have appeared at the National Book Festival.