Join us at Woodrow Wilson Plaza on the third Thursday of each month for Capital Book Fest, our pop-up book sale.  From 10:00 am – 5:00 pm, shop thousands of gently used books, CDs, DVDs and vinyl all on sale for $7 or less. Books are provided by Carpe Librum, a local bookstore benefitting the nonprofit organization, Turning the Page. There is something for everyone at this sale: children’s books, teen reads, brand-new bestsellers in great condition, classic vintage hardbacks, and more!

2026 Dates:

• March 19
  • Kick off the 2026 season of Capital Book Fest! From 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, stop by the blue RRB/ITC tent on Wilson Plaza for our Community Pop-Up celebrating International Read to Me Day. Join us in celebrating the joy of reading and pick up a complimentary bookmark—perfect for marking your place in your next great read.
• April 16
• May 21
• June 18
• July 16
• August 20
• September 17
• September 19 (Saturday): Children's Book and Learning Festival
• October 15
• November 19

Event Organizers:

• Carpe Librum, benefitting Turning the Page
• DowntownDC BID
• TCMA, exclusive manager for Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center