Library of Congress National Book Festival 2024
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Festival InformationThe Library of Congress National Book Festival, the 23rd edition, will take place at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, D.C., Saturday, August 12 from 9 am to 8 pm (doors open by 8:30 a.m.). This event is open to everyone and free. The Festival will livestream a selection of the programs and make videos available soon after. When entering the Convention Center, attendees can expect increased safety and security.You can find out more about this by clicking here.FAQSafety TipsVirtual GuideModerators and ExpertsHow to Get HereThe National Book Festival takes place at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center located at 801 Mount. Washington, D.C., Vernon Place NW The center is located conveniently near Mount Vernon Square Metro Station on the Yellow or Green lines. Visit the Washington Metropolitan Area Transportation Authority's website, www.wmata.com/external for more information and route planning.Parking garages with hourly or daily rates are available around the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. Visit the Walter E. Washington Convention Center website External for more information.Plan Your DayOur website offers a filterable Festival program to help you plan your day.
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