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2017 Festival Wows Thousands – Save the Date for 2018

Posted by: John Sayers

Tens of thousands of book lovers young and old, from the Washington, D.C., area and places as far-flung as Louisiana and Texas, packed ten stages at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center for the 17thannual Library of Congress National Book Festival. Thousands more watched live online throughout the day as the Library streamed the entire …

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Make the Most of Your Day

Posted by: John Sayers

Getting ready to attend the 2017 National Book Festival here in D.C.? Here are some tips to make it easier for you to get here and enjoy your day: Download the App. There’s a version of the National Book Festival App for all smartphones, and you’ll find it to be a great way to plan …

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Top 5 Reasons to Join the Booklovers Circle

Posted by: John Sayers

The following is a guest post by Thomas Shaw, operations assistant in the Library’s Development Office. We are excited to announce a new opportunity for book lovers to support our beloved annual celebration of reading and literacy, the National Book Festival, while enhancing their own festival experience. Each year, the Library of Congress National Book …