America 250 at ELPL
July 4, 2026 marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. This semiquincentennial year is a great opportunity for us to renew our commitment to the ideals of democracy through programs that educate, engage, and unite us as a nation. Stay tuned to this page for more ways to get involved this summer!
Reading Challenge
Take on the America 250 BINGO Reading Challenge! Read a book that matches the prompts. Get one BINGO to earn a prize; complete the whole board to be entered into an additional raffle drawing! Download a printable copy of the BINGO sheet here.
The challenge is available July 1 - December 31, 2026. Books read for the America 250 Challenge can also be counted towards your minutes for the 2026 Summer Reading Challenge.
Not sure where to start? Check out some of the featured reading lists below:
Events
Science Across America
We're honored to participate in Science Across America, a special project courtesy of Spark of Science@ My Library. More details coming soon!