America250 | Dallas Public Library

250 Years of US - Reading America's past, writing our future

Celebrate America250, a nationwide commemoration marking 250 years since the Declaration of Independence — library style!

Throughout the year, we will host programs, exhibits and book clubs that explore how our nation’s history has shaped American democracy today — with chances to win Dallas Mavericks or Wings tickets, or State Park passes along the way!

Join our Amazing Race for Independence

America250 Book Clubs

Family working on a craft project together

America250 Events & Programs

Library's copy of the Declaration of Independence

Visit the Declaration of Independence & other exhibits

Stars & Stripes
Family Day

Saturday, June 13, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Liberty Tea Party

Wednesday, June 17

6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

The Great Community Quilting Bee

Join fellow quilters and put together at collage emphasizing the country's heritage.

Join fellow quilters at neighborhood libraries to put together a celebretory collage empahasizng the country's heritage. All supplies provided and beginners are welcome.

America's Forgotten Founders

Saturday, June 20

1 to 2 p.m.

America 250
Junior Book Club

Now Reading: I Survived: The American Revolution, 1776

Wednesday, June 24, 4 to 4:45 p.m.

June's Book Club Selection: Kindred

Thursday, June 25, 7 to 8 p.m.

Liberty & Lace Ball:
A Celebration of Independence

Saturday, June 27, 2026, 6 - 9 p.m.

The Lost Declaration: Escape Adventure

Coming this summer to a branch library near you!

A Day in the
"Colonial" Life

Timberglen Branch Library

Saturday, June 27, 12 to 3 p.m.

Read for one month or join us every month! We’ve chosen a selection of nonfiction and fiction to fit the tastes of many readers.

Download the whole reading list here.

Attend monthly online book discussions hosted by DPL, George W. Bush Presidential Library and special guests. Check back throughout the year for additional dates & times.

Read about how kids in history faced big challenges, made tough decisions and played important roles in shaping America’s story.

School Age Children's Reading List

Join us at the Central Library for a monthly book discussion. Check back throughout the year for additional dates & times.

The Declaration will be temporarily unavailable for viewing at the Dallas Public Library during June. Visitors can see the document on display at the Hall of State in Fair Park during FIFA Fan Festival Days, June 15–July 17, 2026.

Learn more about the story of the Lone Star State over the past 250 years with the Texas America250 exhibit. This exhibit highlights historically significant Texas Treasures from the State Archives, encouraging all Americans to explore.

On permanent loan from the Texas State Library & Archives Commission, this exhibit is traveling to Dallas Public Library neighborhood branches. Find out when it will be at a branch library near you.

Spanish Texas during the American Revolution

Discover a lesser-known story of the American Revolution at Spanish Texas during the American Revolution, a compelling new exhibit on the 8th floor of the J. Erik Jonsson Central Library. The exhibit will open on May 22 and remain on view to the public through July 31. Designed and produced by The Mexican American Museum of Texas, this display highlights how Tejanos and Spanish settlers contributed to the American Revolution while navigating the challenges of daily life on the Texas frontier.