The following is a text-only press release from the federal Institute of
Museum and Library Services (IMLS). An HTML version of this release can
be viewed on the agency's Web site at
http://www.imls.gov/news/2010/092810c.shtm

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 28, 2010

Press Contact
202-653-4630
Mamie Bittner, [log in to unmask]

Institute of Museum and Library Services Sponsors the 
Pavilion of the States at the 10th Annual National Book Festival

Washington, DC-More than 150,000 book lovers flocked to the tenth annual
National Book Festival held September 25, 2010, on the National Mall.
President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama acted as honorary chairs
of the free festival, which was sponsored by the Library of Congress.
For many families, the most popular tent was the Pavilion of the States,
supported for the ninth year by the Institute of Museum and Library
Services (IMLS). 

The Pavilion of the States salutes the literary traditions of the 50
states, the District of Columbia and the U.S. territories.
Representatives from state libraries and Centers for the Book provided
information and answered questions about their state's authors,
libraries, book festivals, book awards, and reading-promotion
activities. Thousands of children raced to each state table getting
state stamps on their maps of America. IMLS awarded a prize to each
person who successfully filled the entire map. 

"The National Book Festival is a highlight of our year. We celebrate
books and literacy with state librarians and other state representatives
who are staffing the pavilion and have the honor of meeting visitors
from all over the world. We especially love seeing the children and
their families excited about reading," said IMLS Acting Director Marsha
L. Semmel.

Hundreds of visitors stopped by the IMLS table to nominate their
favorite library or museum for the National Medal for Museum and Library
Services, the nation's highest honor for those institutions that provide
exceptional community service. To learn more about the National Medal,
visit www.imls.gov/medals. 

For those who were unable to attend the festival, authors' presentations
are available as podcasts at www.loc.gov/podcasts. 

Click here to see photos taken at every state library table:
http://www.imls.gov/news/2010/092810c_photos.shtm
 
  
About the Institute of Museum and Library Services 
The Institute of Museum and Library Services is the primary source of
federal support for the nation's 123,000 libraries and 17,500 museums.
The Institute's mission is to create strong libraries and museums that
connect people to information and ideas. The Institute works at the
national level and in coordination with state and local organizations to
sustain heritage, culture, and knowledge; enhance learning and
innovation; and support professional development. To learn more about
the Institute, please visit www.imls.gov. 

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