On April 24, 1800, President John Adams approved the appropriation of $5,000 for the purchase of "such books as may be necessary for the use of Congress." The books arrived in 1801 from London. The collection of 740 volumes and three maps was stored in the U.S. Capitol, the first home of the Library of Congress.
On Jan. 26, 1802, President Jefferson approved the first legislation defining the role and functions of the new institution. The library's holdings now number well more than 110 million items. Happy birthday, grand old library!

Vicki Suddeth and her grandchildren boarded the "passenger train" and went for a ride during Spring Break. I can't WAIT to hear about the trip!
Dee Roper's Inspiration Book Club at the Gadsden Public Library will feature, as its May offering, a visit with Christian author Karon Phillips Goodman. It takes place at noon May 15 in the Lena Martin Room.
Karon is from Oxford and has been published in two areas, parenting and devotional writing. Her 2003 "The Stepmom's Guide to Simplifying Your Life" won the National Parenting Publications Award. Whimsically written, informative books are "Another Fine Mess, Lord," "Grab a Broom, Lord, There's Dust Everywhere!" and "You Still Here, Lord?" She will speak briefly and a book signing will follow the brown-bag lunch.
Come on out, find a good book, meet a local author and just say "Hey!" There is no admission charge.
Martha Brackett and her granddaughter Allison Shell chose Amtrak as their mode of travel for a visit to Washington, D.C., during Spring Break. Constant companions since Allison was born, the gals had a terrific time.
Library volunteer Paul Brothers wants to speak with his old friend Buster Miles about mules and golf courses. Paul was a caddy "back in the day," and, well, he just wants to speak to his old friend. Now, guys, I'm just the go-between; don't scourge the messenger. What a lovely world when it's peopled with forever friends.
Happy belated birthday to Samantha Morris in Millport. The family has survived two losses in the last two months, and even though I am a "by-marriage" relative, I know about the intense and prolonged pain that follows a loved one's passing.
Michael Goodson is recuperating nicely after unexpected surgery.
Virginia and Bobby Fail wish their great-granddaughter Isabella Sophia Romano a gloriously happy first birthday on Saturday.
This birthday will reign supreme in the family's hearts because Isabella's daddy Harrison is due home from Iraq that day.
Harrison has not seen Isabella since she was a month old. What a day that will be!
Just when you think the library can't get any better, someone like Brandy Hyatt comes aboard. What a lovely addition.
A very special "Thank you!" to Melissa Moon, Tallulah Cash, Kay Henderson, Mabel Davenport and Craig Scott for all the "Hey Rube!" moments last week at the library. People like you are the reason the library is so special.
Laurence Olivier and Merle Oberon star in "Wuthering Heights," which is showing at noon Wednesday in the library.
I'll be seeing you, 'round town.
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