The Folger Shakespeare Library, located in Washington, D.C., is an internationally recognized research library dedicated to the study of William Shakespeare, his contemporaries, and the early modern period. The library's collection includes rare books, manuscripts, artworks, and other materials related to Shakespeare and the Renaissance. It serves as a major resource for scholars, students, artists, and enthusiasts interested in Shakespearean studies and early modern English literature. The Folger Shakespeare Library also hosts public programs, performances, and exhibitions that bring Shakespeare's works and the Renaissance era to life. (Wikipedia)