Georgia Reads for America250

Celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States of America and the signing of the Declaration of Independence!

Join Georgia in reading toward a stronger, smarter future! We invite you to take part in Georgia Reads for America250, a statewide call to rediscover the texts that sparked a revolution, defined our democracy, and still challenge us today.

Revolutionary War Fashion for Women | 7/18/26 at 11 am at the Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch | Join us for this special Program to learn more about the colonies in 1776 and what fashion was 250 years ago.
Sew a Revolutionary Tool Roll | 7/20/26 at 6 pm at the Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch | Make an 18th-century tool roll, or husif, to share your supplies and accessories.
State Secrets | 7/28/26 at 1 pm at the Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch | It’s a fast-paced geography challenge where your detective skills will help you uncover the hidden identity of a U.S state
Statue of Liberty Storytime | 8/1/26 at 10 am at the Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch | Join us for a patriotic storytime just for the little ones! Designed for toddlers and preschoolers.
Find Your Revolutionary War Ancestors | 8/1/26 at 11 am at the Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch | Discover library resources that will help you to find a family connection to the American Revolution.
Butter Making | 8/1/26 at 12 pm at the Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch | Explore the history of butter in U.S. cuisine and get hands-on making some! The Gwinnett Historical Society will bring a butter churn.
Haints, Saints, and Sinners: The Timelessness of Gullah Geechee Culture and History | 8/1/26 at 1 pm at the Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch | Celebrate America’s 250th with an engaging presentation about the Gullah Geechee communities in Georgia.
Stamp Act | 8/1/26 at 3 pm at the Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch | Learn about the Stamp Act of 1765 and take part in creating your own stamps