Library of Congress sent this bulletin at 08/02/2023 01:36 PM EDT
Events at the Library of Congress
2023 National Book Festival
Join us in the nation’s capital at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center on Saturday, August 12, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. (doors open at 8:30 a.m.). If you can't join us in Washington, D.C. for a day of free talks and activities, several programs will be livestreamed, and video of all talks can be viewed online after the Festival concludes.
The Library’s Thomas Jefferson Building and all exhibitions will be open for extended hours on Thursdays. Visitors are invited to enjoy happy hour drinks and food available for purchase in the Great Hall and the Jefferson Building’s beautiful architecture while immersing themselves in the Library’s exhibits, collections and programs.
“You’re gonna need a bigger boat!” Join us for a screening of “Jaws” (1975), the classic Steven Spielberg film based on the novel by Peter Benchley. Run time 2 hours, 10 minutes. Before the film, enjoy a pre-recorded performance from Gonzalo Rubalcaba and Aymé Nuviola at 7 p.m.
Conversation with Red, White and Royal Blue author Casey McQuiston
Tuesday, August 8, 6 p.m. ET
Leading up to the release of the film adaptation on Amazon Prime of the bestselling novel “Red, White and Royal Blue,” the Library of Congress is hosting a conversation with author Casey McQuiston. McQuiston will be donating a copy of the book to the Library of Congress LGBTQ+ collection. She will be signing books at this event.
National Book Festival Opening Celebration: Everyone Has a Story
Friday, August 11, 7 p.m. ET
On the eve of the 2023 National Book Festival, join Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden and festival co-chair David M. Rubenstein as they welcome five of the dozens of authors appearing at this year’s festival. This special event, live from the Library of Congress, features Angeline Boulley, David Grann, R.K. Russell, Beverly Gage and Luis Alberto Urrea.
Assessing the Physical Condition of the National Collection
Tuesday, August 8, 10 a.m. ET
This event will address the methodology of the research approach for such a complex data set; the infrastructure and platform needed for extracting active usable data and meeting FAIR data principles.
Join us for a virtual orientation that will provide an introduction to the world's largest map library, with a special focus on resources for teachers and educators. Explore a treasure trove of maps, atlases, and cartographic resources that you can use in your classroom.
Library of Congress National Book Festival Author Talk: Luis Alberto Urrea
Wednesday, August 9, 8 p.m. ET
PBS Books, in collaboration with MPT in Maryland, is hosting a conversation with Luis Alberto Urrea, author of “Good Night, Irene,” to discuss his work and involvement in the Festival. The author will be interviewed by PBS Books' Heather-Marie Montilla.
Library of Congress National Book Festival Author Talk: Beverly Gage
Thursday, August 10, 8 p.m. ET
PBS Books, in collaboration with WETA in Washington, D.C., is hosting a conversation with Beverly Gage, author of “G-Man,” to discuss her work and involvement in the Festival. The author will be interviewed by PBS Books' Heather-Marie Montilla.
Join us for an array of iconic films screenings at the Packard Campus Theater. Programs are free and open to the public. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Seating at the screenings is on a first-come, first-served basis unless otherwise noted.
IMPORTANT NOTE: In order to enter the Library's Thomas Jefferson Building and experience the exhibition, each visitor must apply for and receive one of a limited number of free timed entry passes. For information on reserving tickets, visit loc.gov/visit, where visitors can review “Know Before You Go” guidelines and reserve their free passes.
