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2011 National Book Festival

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Download the Library of Congress Pavilion schedule (PDF, 23KB)

The Past

Library of Congress History
Read fun facts about the Library and its history and view timeline information along with historic building photos.

Research Your Family History (Saturday only)
Uncover your roots and develop your family tree using the Library’s genealogical research tools.

American Folklife Center (Sunday only)
Listen to voices from the past and delve into popular collections of folklife recordings.

Preserve Your Photos
Ask the experts about how best to care for your treasured photo memories, both traditional and digital.

Kids Activity Wall
Kids go on a PhotoQuest, finding answers to questions about the beautiful Thomas Jefferson building by searching for clues in the interactive activity wall. Hands-on activities and takeaways for kids of all ages will be available along with resources for teachers and parents.

The Present

A Day at the Library of Congress
Attend live presentations on a host of topics and get a glimpse into the varied programming taking place at the Library of Congress every day of the week.

Ask a Librarian
Library of Congress reference librarians will be on-hand to tackle your questions by leading you through the Library’s website for answers.

Connect to Congress
Access THOMAS, the Library’s website for federal legislative information and talk to staff of the Law Library of Congress, the world’s largest collection of law books and legal resources.

Copyright & You
The Library of Congress is the home of the Copyright office. Look at copies of interesting deposits, such as comic books and poems, and learn how to copyright your own creative works.

The Future

World Digital Library
The WDL makes it possible to discover, study, and enjoy cultural treasures from around the world on one site, in a variety of ways. Take a look at materials from across the globe and learn more about this great resource.

National Jukebox
Play historical sound recordings and create your own playlist of old music from the early 20th century. Learn about the making of the National Jukebox, which launched to great fanfare earlier this year.

Packard Campus for Audio Visual Conservation
The Packard Campus of the National Audio Visual Conservation Center is a state-of-the-art facility where the Library of Congress acquires, preserves and provides access to the world’s largest and most comprehensive collection of films, television programs, radio broadcasts, and sound recordings. Learn more about this facility and its capabilities.

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