February 17, 2026 - The Fannie Brown Booth Memorial Library invites the public to come by and see the Texas America250 posters in our foyer. See the important role of Texas in our nation's history as we prepare to celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States on July 4th, 2026. The posters are provided to the library by the Texas State Library and Archives Commission. The library also has an extensive collection of Texas fiction and non-fiction books featuring stories from local authors such as Bob Bowman, Larry Enmon, Terri Lacher, Laura Murphy, Regina Brazzel, and many others. Get ready for Texas Independence Day on March 2, 2026, by reading up on Texas.
The following is an excerpt about Texas America250 from the Texas State Library and Archives website:
As the nation gears up for the United States Semiquincentennial on July 4, 2026—marking 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence—Texans are already exploring the Lone Star State’s bold role in America’s unfolding story.
The Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) invites Texans of all ages to celebrate and learn our history through your local library! We’ve launched exciting statewide programs reaching all 254 counties, bringing the Texas America250 celebration right to your community.
Texans of all ages are invited to join TSLAC’s statewide Texas America250 Reading Challenge and encouraged to visit their local libraries to view our traveling exhibits on loan throughout 2026. Traveling Texas America250 exhibits highlight historically significant Texas Treasures from TSLAC’s collections, many of which will also be on public display throughout 2026 as part of our Texas America250 lobby exhibit in Austin.
