Yesterday the National Book Festival Announced their lineup and it is all virtual. Make sure you are making this event accessible to your patrons through your websites and regular programing channels.
With the increase in virtual options, it is important for libraries to remember that your virtual programming does not all have to be created and or run by you specifically. Something like the National Book Festival can easily be a 10 day event celebrated and presented by your library. It is the best way to get the most interested eyes on the content.
And as you can see here, there are events for all ages of readers.
Here is the official announcement from the National Book Festival Blog:
We’ve just announced the author lineup and schedule of programs for the 2021 Library of Congress National Book Festival! The 10-day festival, taking place Sept. 17-26, features more than 100 authors, poets and writers in a range of formats — all celebrating the festival theme, “Open a Book, Open the World.” You can engage with your favorite authors through virtual live events, question-and-answer sessions, on-demand videos and two ticketed in-person events at the Library.
This year’s festival also expands its reach with author interviews on NPR podcasts, virtual live events with The Washington Post, a one-hour television special on PBS and virtual events from PBS Books on Facebook in collaboration with public television stations and libraries across the country. You’ll also want to check out the new “Festival Near You” section on the festival website, which highlights associated festival events across the country (make sure to explore the interactive map!). Local libraries, community centers and attendees are encouraged to host watch parties and other community events in their local areas.
Read the schedule announcement here, and get all the details to start making plans for your own festival experience on the 2021 National Book Festival website!
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