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2012 Library of Congress National Book Festival

2012 Library of Congress National Book Festival

The National Mall
9th & 14th Streets SW
Washington, DC
(202) 707-2777
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Come to the 12th annual Library of Congress National Book Festival on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama are honorary chairs for the event. The festival is free and open to the public.

This year's festival will feature authors, poets and illustrators in several pavilions, including two Sunday-only pavilions: Science Fiction, Fantasy & Graphic Novels and Special Presentations. Festival-goers can meet and hear firsthand from their favorite poets and authors, get books signed, hear special entertainment, have photos taken with storybook characters and participate in a variety of activities.

September 22, 2012 - September 23, 2012

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Saturday 10:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Sunday 12:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.


Fee: Free

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Category: Children-Family, Classes, Exhibits, Festivals-Fairs-Parades
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