America250
On July 4, 2026, the United States is celebrating a historic milestone—its 250th birthday! This landmark anniversary honors two and a half centuries since the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. It’s an opportunity to reflect on our nation's founding promise: that we are all created equal, with the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
Our history is a rich, ongoing story of innovation and perseverance, and your library is the perfect place to explore it. To celebrate the U.S. Semiquincentennial, the library invites you to be a part of history and join the commemoration by attending an event, visiting a special exhibit, or picking up a limited-edition library card.
Limited Edition Library Card
Celebrate America250 with a specially designed limited-edition Leon County Public Library card — available while supplies last! This commemorative card not only unlocks a world of knowledge and resources but also serves as a treasured memento of this historic occasion.
New and current library card holders can receive the America250 card at no cost by visiting any Leon County Public Library location.
Read Across America Beanstack Challenge
Explore the stories, voices, and ideas that have shaped America in Beanstack, the library's online reading tracker. Read engaging books, complete fun activities, and get "bingo" to earn a sticker and enter our end-of-year prize drawing.
Events
Exhibits
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Audience: all
Location:
Eastside Branch Library
Description:
This exhibit celebrates our nation's 250th anniversary through the eyes of local quilters and fiber artists. As part of Quilter's Unlimited annual guild challenge, members followed challenge guidelines: Quilt must be 20 inches by 26 inches and have at least one star element. Each quilt is uniquely designed by the member who created it.
Quilters Unlimited (QU) offers learning, sharing, and enrichment opportunities to anyone interested in quilting. They are proud to be part of the convergence of cultures from all over the world that together have shaped the vibrant heritage of American quilts. The group was formed in 1981 for the purpose of promoting knowledge of and interest in quilting and the art of quiltmaking.
More info
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Resources
Explore reading lists about the American Revolution for all ages.
Want to read on the go? Check out eBooks and audiobooks in the America250 Collection on Libby using your library card.