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Announcing the National Book Festival

Listen to a storyteller spin a tale; hear a reading by an
award-winning author; see demonstrations of new web technologies;
listen to music and have something to eat. These are some of the
things you can do throughout the day on Saturday, September 8, at
the
National Book Festival.

The Library of Congress and First Lady Laura Bush invite you to the
East Lawn of the U.S. Capitol and the Library of Congress between 10
a.m. and 5 p.m. for an enjoyable day. Events will include readings,
demonstrations, and book signings by more than 50 award-winning
authors and illustrators, musical performances, storytelling, and
panel discussions about children's books, mysteries, and poetry. You
can consult with preservation and conservation specialists about
saving your family photos and documents. There will also be
demonstrations of new technologies, tours and exhibitions.

More than 50 organizations will also be on hand to help you learn
more about ways to promote reading, literacy, and libraries in your
community.

For more information about the National Book Festival, visit the
Festival's Web site <www.loc.gov/bookfest> or call toll-free
888-714-4696. The Web site also has ideas to help you bring the
Festival to your school, public library, and home.

American Sign Language interpreting services will be provided. The
Library buildings and outdoor facilities are accessible to the
public.
Please request other ADA accommodations five business days in
advance
at 202-707-6362 or [log in to unmask]

The Festival, which is free and open to the public, is made possible
by generous donations from charter sponsors: AT&T, WorkPlaceUSA, the
Library's James Madison Council, and by contributions from The
Washington Post, AOL Time Warner Book Group, Borders Books and
Music,
Chevy Chase Bank, LeapFrog, Public Broadcasting Service (PBS),
Scholastic Inc., UPS, and US Airways. Support for the authors
events
is provided by Live! @ your library and the National Endowment for
the
Arts.


Susan M. Tarr, Executive Director
Federal Library and Information Center Committee
The Library of Congress
Washington, DC 20540-4935
Tel. 202-707-4800/01 Fax 202-707-4818
Email: [log in to unmask]