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National Book Festival Overview

Dozens of people walk about in a large hall with signs and banners for the Library of Congress National Book Festival

Mark Your Calendar

The 2026 National Book Festival will be held Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026, in Washington, D.C. For news, author updates and more, subscribe to the Library’s “Bookmarked” blog.

Orange and maroon banner reading “2025 Library of Congress National Book Festival” and “Uniting Book Lovers for 25 Years” with a pattern of “25 Years” and stars in the background.

2025 National Book Festival

The 2025 Library of Congress National Book Festival was a terrific time for all ages, with dozens of author presentations and activities for book lovers of all ages.

Kim Fu gives a presentation on blurring reality versus fantasy on the Writers Studio Stage at the 2022 National Book Festival, Sept. 3. Photo by David Critics.

Book Festival Videos

Watch author talks, panels and presentations from festivals from the early days to the most recent events.
Collage of images from past National Book Festival posters

Poster Gallery

View all the posters from the history of the National Book Festival.
The Library of Congress National Book Festival is an annual literary event that brings together best-selling authors and thousands of book fans for author talks, panel discussions, book signings and other activities.