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Posted by: Sasha Dowdy
Whether you attended last weekend's Festival in person or remotely, we want to know what you think. Plus, learn how we incorporated audience feedback from last year to include more programs and activities our audiences are looking for.
Posted in: Announcements & Operations, Books, Children and Teens, National Book Festival
Posted by: Sasha Dowdy
Interested in contributing to the book joy and excitement at the National Book Festival this year? Sign up to volunteer with us! You have until August 9th to submit your application.
Posted in: Announcements & Operations, National Book Festival
Posted by: Sasha Dowdy
Details on the PBS Books series of virtual interviews with featured festival authors, including: Sandra Cisneros, Max Greenfield, Susan and Lexi Haas, James McBride, Abby Jimenez, Tiya Miles and Renée Fleming.
Posted in: Announcements & Operations, National Book Festival
Posted by: Sasha Dowdy
Meg Medina invites your family to grab a free lottery ticket for a chance to meet her in person! The next Family Office Hours is on April 20th. Hurry, the lottery closes on April 4th!
Posted in: Announcements & Operations, Children and Teens
Posted by: Sasha Dowdy
From historical fiction to middle grade fantasy to a conversation with children's authors Chelsea Clinton, Rita Williams-Garcia and our National Ambassador for Young People's Literature Meg Medina, we have a rich offering of March literary events for you. Stop by the Library and enjoy our free programs!
Posted in: Announcements & Operations, Books, Family Day
Posted by: Sasha Dowdy
Catch a glimpse of the current "Native American Arts" display in the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building. We invite you to come to see the exhibit before the display closes in December.
Posted in: Announcements & Operations, Native American Heritage Month
Posted by: Sasha Dowdy
In celebration of the spooky season, the Library of Congress is putting together two events celebrating mysteries and mystery lovers. October 21st is a fun-filled day for families with children and teens, and the evening of October 26th is for everyone else!
Posted in: Announcements & Operations, Books, Children and Teens, Family Day, Live! at the Library
Posted by: Sasha Dowdy
National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature, Meg Medina, is setting off on the second leg of her national tour. See if you can catch her programs, and learn how you can apply to host her in your community.
Posted in: Announcements & Operations, Children and Teens, Meg Medina, National Ambassador for Young People's Literature
Posted by: Sasha Dowdy
www.nationalbookfestivalsurvey.com A summertime National Book Festival was a first-time experience for many of us here, and we loved the way this year’s Festival brought together tens of thousands of book lovers to gather and share stories (all while enjoying the sweet AC!) The theme of this year’s Festival was “Everyone Has a Story,” and in …
Posted in: Announcements & Operations, National Book Festival