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The official poster for the 2024 Library of Congress National Book Festival, designed by multidisciplinary artist, designer and creative director Laci Jordan.

Come See Us at the National Book Festival on August 24!

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We wait all year for the weekend of the National Book Festival and it is finally here! Come out to the Walter E. Washington Convention Center located at 801 Allen Y. Lew Place NW in Washington, D.C. The National Book Festival takes place on Saturday, August 24 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. with doors opening at 8:30 a.m.. This event is free and open to the public.

Throughout the day, there will be author readings, lectures, signings, various family-friendly activities, and an exhibitor hall featuring different divisions within the Library of Congress. The Law Library of Congress is excited to have a table at this y