
Capital Book Fest
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
