How to get your Library of Congress Readers Card

Planning on being in D.C. this summer? Abby from Book Riot gives you the rundown on how to apply for this super cool-and super nerdy-card to carry around next to your public library card. Read more here.
"After living in the DC area for almost five years, I finally got my act together and went to the Library of Congress to get a reader’s card. Many people don’t know it’s even possible to get a (free!) library card from the Library of Congress—but it is! The process is actually pretty easy and, once you have it, you can access reading rooms and materials at the Library of Congress beyond what’s available to the public online. The Library of Congress website gives a decent rundown of how to go about it, but sometimes instructions from the eyes of the customer can be helpful. So, how do you get a Library of Congress Reader’s Card?"