Sat, Aug 22, 2026 | 9:00 am
Library of Congress Center for the Book
The Library of Congress' 2026 National Book Festival will be held in the nation’s capital at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center on Saturday, August 22, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. If you travel there in person, please stop by to say hi! We'll be at Maine's booth in the "Great Reads from Great Places" section. Or enjoy the book festival from the comfort of your home! A selection of programs will be livestreamed online and videos of all programs will be available shortly after the Festival.