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Used Books

The Washington Rare Book Group

We invite you to join the Washington Rare Book Group to learn more about the institutions and people who are involved in rare books in the metropolitan DC area.

Upcoming Events

  • WRBG Book Discussion
    WRBG Book Discussion
    WRBG Book Discussion
    Mon, Jan 12
    Virtual book discussion
    Join us for the annual meeting of our virtual book club!
  • Workshop at Pyramid Atlantic
    Workshop at Pyramid Atlantic
    Workshop at Pyramid Atlantic
    Sun, Apr 19
    Pyramid Atlantic Art Center
    Join us for a hands-on workshop at Pyramid Atlantic Art Center, a contemporary arts center specializing in papermaking, printmaking, and book arts. More details to come. (RSVPs will not be accepted until closer to the event date)
  • Shop Talk
    Shop Talk
    Shop Talk
    Spring 2026
    Nat'l Museum of Natural History Library
    “Brr…baby, it’s cold inside”: Environmental Conditions and Monitoring in Rare-Book Collections. More details to come. (RSVPs will not be accepted until closer to the event date)
  • Lunchtime Lecture with Mike Widener
    Lunchtime Lecture with Mike Widener
    Lunchtime Lecture with Mike Widener
    Date and time to be determined
    LC Rare Book Classroom (LJ-129)
    Join us for a lecture and book display with Rare Book Librarian Mike Widener. More details to come. (RSVPs will not be accepted until closer to the event date)
  • Tour of the Columbus Memorial Library
    Tour of the Columbus Memorial Library
    Tour of the Columbus Memorial Library
    Spring 2026
    Columbus Memorial Library, OAS
    Joins us for a tour of the library of the Organization of American States (OAS). More details to come. (RSVPs will not be accepted until closer to the event date)

Community Board

About Us

The Washington Rare Book Group is a community of book-minded people who live in and around Washington, D.C.  We gather once a month for programs and events of mutual interest.  We welcome new members – please join us as we learn more about bibliographic treasures in our area.

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