Welcome to the Fred W. Smith National Library

The Library Collections

Special Collections at the Library

The Bookout Reception Hall

The Acts of Congress

Tour of George Washington's Library

2015 Capstone Highlights

Library Opening Highlights

Library Opening - Fred W. Smith

Library Opening - Mrs. Ann Bookout, Regent

Library Opening Ceremonies: David McCullough

Library Opening Ceremony - Gov. Bob McDonnell

Library Opening Ceremony - Sen. Mark Warner

Library Opening Ceremony - Sen. Tim Kaine

Erik Goldstein discusses his book: The Swords of George Washington

What surprised you while writing this book?

Valiant Ambition: An Interview with Nathaniel Philbrick

Ford Evening Book Talk: Edward G. Lengel

Ford Evening Book Talk: Paul Brandus

Jack London Book Talk

Finalists for the 2014 George Washington Book Prize

George Washington Book Prize Nominee: Alan Taylor

George Washington Book Prize Nominee: Andrew O'Shaughnessy

George Washington Book Prize Nominee: Jeffery Pasley