BCinDC & the 2011 Convention

Here is a list of OBCZ and other places to leave/exchange books in the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan area. If you know of a place that should be on this list, please contact us or just leave a reply on this page.

Official BookCrossing Zones:

		Brookville Barbers & Hairstylists OBCZ Page: http://www.bookcrossing.com/hunt/1/21/10261/650213 Address: 7015 Brookville Road, Chevy Chase, MD 20815 Location: The book case is on your left as you come in the front door. Other info: Hours are Monday-Friday 9-7; Saturday 8-6; Sunday 9-5. John P, Owner 301-951-5203
		Sheraton Crystal City Hotel OBCZ Page: http://www.bookcrossing.com/hunt/1/48/27845/56874 Bookshelf: http://bookcrossing.com/mybookshelf/OBCZSheratonCrystalCity Address: 1800 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA 22202 Location: Shelves to the left of the check-in desk by the main entrance. How to get there: Across the street from the Crystal City Metro stop, hotel parking garage ($), street parking ($ on weekdays; free on weekends). Other info: This OBCZ is at the venue where the 2011 BookCrossing Convention will be held, so be sure to leave good books, be quiet and respectful, and thank the staff when you visit the OBCZ! Website: http://www.sheratoncrystalcity.com
		Soho Tea & Coffee (Dupont Circle) OBCZ Page: http://www.bookcrossing.com/hunt/1/9/3525/564097 Bookshelf: N/A Address: 2150 P St. NW, Washington, District of Columbia 20037 Location: To the right of the cash register, on the second shelf of the bookshelves that are along the wall (under the overhead menus) Website: http://sohoteaandcoffee.com/

Trade or Free Book Shelves:

	St Elmo’s Coffee Pub Inc Address: 2300 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22301-1328 Location: Tall shelves amidst the tables and chairs How to get there: Small parking lot (free parking) Other info: Thank them by getting a drink/snack! Website: http://www.stelmoscoffeepub.com/
	City of Fairfax Regional Library Address: 10360 North Street, Fairfax, VA 22030-2514 Location: Free book boxes by the meeting rooms, just in front of the elevator How to get there: Follow signs to the library and the library’s garage (free parking). Or take the CUE bus to the library. Other info: This is only available when the library is open, so check the library website for hours of operation. We’ve asked the Friends of the Library about having an OBCZ here but they were not interested. Website: http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/branches/fx/
	Potbelly Sandwich Shop Address: 3955 Chainbridge Rd. Suite 107, Fairfax, VA 22030 (Old Town Fairfax) Location: Low shelves are to the right when you walk in the door (sometimes there are musicians playing there). How to get there: There is a parking garage attached to the town square (free parking). Or take the CUE bus to spots in old town Fairfax. Other info: This is only available when Potbelly is open, so check the website for hours of operation. Almost all of the books on the trade shelves are hardcovers and there isn’t always a lot of available room, so ideally you should leave one or two hardcovers at most each visit. Thank them by getting a drink/snack/meal (I recommend the sugar cookies)! Website: http://potbelly.com/Stores/StoreLocator.aspx?PL=1&StoreId=161

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