Georgia Reads for America250

Georgia Reads America 250 fireworks celebration

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