The National Book Festival at the Library of Congress in Washington, DC

Join thousands of book & reading enthusiasts for the annual National Book Festival, the largest literary event in the country! Each year, dozens of the nation's top authors attend the festival to sign books and discuss their projects. There are also interactive exhibits and activities for the entire family.

The free festival is sponsored by the Library of Congress and the First Lady. Authors & activities from genres like Fiction & Fantasy, Mysteries & Thrillers, History & Biography, Children, Teens & Children, Poetry, and Home & Family will be represented. Musical performances, storytelling and other live entertainment will also be featured in this literary celebration that will feature a special pavilion by the Library of Congress.

Points of Interest

Library of Congress in Washington, DC

A visit to Washington, DC, isn't complete without a stop at the Library of Congress, the nation's oldest federal cultural institution.