The Library of Congress has some very underrated poetry programs, beyond just inviting whoever is the current Poet Laureate to come read at the beginning and end of his or her tenure. Unfortunately, they also tend to be at times when working men like myself just can’t make it (noon? really?).

But, they do at least have a Poetry Room with some great views (actually, the various Library buildings have a number of great views – the advantage of living in a city with height restrictions is that even buildings that aren’t so very tall by urban standards can provide some lovely vistas).

In case you were curious, those framed photographs in the picture are of former Poet Laureates.